Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involves chronic inflammation of GI tract. Requires medical management; herbal support is complementary. Many herbs need caution due to immune modulation.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involves chronic inflammation of GI tract. Requires medical management; herbal support is complementary. Many herbs need caution due to immune modulation.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea often bloody, urgency, weight loss, fatigue, fever, joint pain, eye/skin symptoms, anemia.
IBD requires specialist gastroenterology care. Flare-ups, severe symptoms, or new symptoms need prompt attention.
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Anti-inflammatory diet, identify trigger foods, stress management, adequate nutrition, prenatal vitamin if deficient, regular medical monitoring.
Curcumin has strong research for UC. Boswellia for inflammation. Slippery Elm and Marshmallow Root demulcents. Aloe Vera juice (inner leaf only) for UC. Wormwood for Crohn's research. Fish oil. AVOID most immune stimulants. Work with IBD-knowledgeable practitioner.
