Crohn’s & Colitis Program
Treatments and Services
Treatments
An exam where your doctor looks at your large intestine (colon) and rectum using a long, flexible tube with a camera on it. This allows your doctor to find any changes or issues in your colon or rectum, and remove abnormal tissue if necessary.
Go to Detail PageA biopsy is when your doctor removes a small piece of tissue from an organ, muscle, or growth. Biopsies of your organs or muscles can be used for to diagnose various conditions or abnormalities, including cancers, inflammatory diseases, and more. In some cases, a biopsy may remove the entirety of the abnormal tissue.
Go to Detail PageOther treatments include:
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Immunomodulator therapy
- Small molecule therapy
- Biologics
- Gut-directed psychotherapy
- Nutrition education and counseling