{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IBD 101: Getting to the Bottom of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Featuring Katie Dunleavy, MB, BCh, BAO","description":"We get back to the basics of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including the differences between Crohn\u2019s disease, ulcerative colitis, and how IBD is different than irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBDologist Dr Katie Dunleavy explains common symptoms, the diagnostic process, and treatment options, focusing on patient advocacy, regular screenings, and open communication with physicians and other healthcare providers. Also included is the importance of diet, stress management, second opinions, and multidisciplinary care in managing IBD. If you or your loved one lives with IBD, you will learn something new, and if there's someone in your life who could use help in understanding IBD, this is the episode to share with them. &amp;nbsp; Episode transcript and more information at: https:\/\/bit.ly\/AIBD183 &amp;nbsp;  Topics discussed on this episode:   Definition and overview of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)   Differences between IBD and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)   Types of IBD: Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, and microscopic colitis   Common symptoms associated with IBD   Diagnostic processes and tests for IBD   Treatment options and the importance of personalized care   Role of diet and lifestyle changes in managing IBD   Importance of mental health and stress management in IBD care   Ongoing monitoring and screening for colorectal cancer in IBD patients   Advocacy for patient-centered care and the need for multidisciplinary approaches in IBD management     More information on the topics discussed:   Understanding Toxic Megacolon: https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/toxic-megacolon-1943111   How Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Is Diagnosed: https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/ibd-diagnosis-1942637   IBD vs. IBS: Understanding the Differences: https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/ibd-vs-ibs-11714235   Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Medications &amp;amp; Treatment:  https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/comparing-biologic-medications-for-ibd-4116127   Understanding Indeterminate Colitis:  https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-is-indeterminate-colitis-4142657   Types of Colitis: Everything You Should Know: https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/types-of-colitis-5198817   Find Katie Dunleavy, MB, BCh, BAO at:   Web: Massachusetts General Hospital   Twitter\/X: @dunleavy_katie   Research Gate: Katie Dunleavy, MB, BCh, BAO   Find Amber J Tresca at:   AboutIBD.com: About IBD   Verywell: Verywell Health   Facebook: @aboutIBD   Twitter: @aboutIBD   Pinterest: @aboutibd   Instagram: @about_IBD   YouTube: @AboutIBD   Threads: @about_IBD   Bluesky: @aboutibd.bsky.social   Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at:   Facebook: @maccooneycomposer&amp;nbsp;   Instagram: @maccooneycomposer   Web: Cooney Studio   YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer   Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from \u00a9Cooney Studio    ","author_name":"About IBD","author_url":"http:\/\/aboutibd.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38034955\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/192501920"}