Inflammatory bowel disease is a global problem that affects more than five million people. The most common forms of these diseases are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
May Purple is a global campaign that warns of the importance of early diagnosis of these diseases and emphasizes the need for adequate treatment. Inflammatory bowel diseases are considered chronic diseases and usually occur in people between the ages of 15 and 40, although they can occur at any age.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, feeling bloated, weight loss and blood in the stool. The diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases can be difficult, as symptoms can fluctuate and vary at different times. Therefore, correct detection is crucial, as proper treatment can reduce complications, such as stenosis and intestinal perforation.
“The disease itself can be treacherous in diagnosis, so it is important that the patient observe fluctuating signs and the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, persistent (chronic) diarrhea for more than four weeks and seek the help of a gastroenterologist”, he explains. The Doctor. Clovis Klock, president of Brazilian Society of Pathology (SBP).
Unfortunately, those who have colitis also have a higher risk of developing cancer. However, with the right treatment and a healed intestine, the risk decreases considerably. “For the patient who has an inflammatory process, it is important to maintain colorectal cancer surveillance,” says Dr. Klock.
The role of the pathologist is crucial in analyzing the samples under the microscope to help determine the histopathology and allow the choice of appropriate treatment. Treatment usually involves medication, and biological therapies are a recent therapeutic option.
The best prevention against inflammatory bowel diseases is to seek a healthy diet, avoiding products with food additives, consuming fruits such as oranges and lemons, exercising, avoiding obesity, smoking and alcoholic beverages, in addition to keeping up to date with medical appointments and exams. .
Inflammatory bowel disease is a global problem that affects more than five million people. The most common forms of these diseases are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
May Purple is a global campaign that warns of the importance of early diagnosis of these diseases and emphasizes the need for adequate treatment. Inflammatory bowel diseases are considered chronic diseases and usually occur in people between the ages of 15 and 40, although they can occur at any age.
Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, feeling bloated, weight loss and blood in the stool. The diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases can be difficult, as symptoms can fluctuate and vary at different times. Therefore, correct detection is crucial, as proper treatment can reduce complications, such as stenosis and intestinal perforation.
“The disease itself can be treacherous in diagnosis, so it is important that the patient observe fluctuating signs and the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, persistent (chronic) diarrhea for more than four weeks and seek the help of a gastroenterologist”, he explains. The Doctor. Clovis Klock, president of Brazilian Society of Pathology (SBP).
Unfortunately, those who have colitis also have a higher risk of developing cancer. However, with the right treatment and a healed intestine, the risk decreases considerably. “For the patient who has an inflammatory process, it is important to maintain colorectal cancer surveillance,” says Dr. Klock.
The role of the pathologist is crucial in analyzing the samples under the microscope to help determine the histopathology and allow the choice of appropriate treatment. Treatment usually involves medication, and biological therapies are a recent therapeutic option.
The best prevention against inflammatory bowel diseases is to seek a healthy diet, avoiding products with food additives, consuming fruits such as oranges and lemons, exercising, avoiding obesity, smoking and alcoholic beverages, in addition to keeping up to date with medical appointments and exams. .
