Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Fibromyalgia

Treatment and Diagnosis For IBD

The first step of treatment is to get diagnosed. Doctors use several methods in diagnosing the condition:

• Blood test – to check if your body cells are still delivering enough oxygen. If they are not, it is a sign that something is wrong.
• Fecal occult blood test – a stool sample test to check for blood in your stool.
• Colonoscopy – if any of the above test indicate an abnormality, you need to undergo colonoscopy. There are various types of colonoscopy. Generally, the process involves insertion of a long and flexible tube with camera into the bowels to check for signs of inflammation.

The main treatment options include:

• Anti-inflammatory prescription – this is often the first step of treatment to help reduce the inflammation in your bowels.
• Immune suppressant prescription – in some cases, doctors may prescribe this class of drugs to lessen the activity of one’s immune system.

Doctors may also prescribe other types of drugs to help alleviate the symptoms of IBD. These include pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medications, antibiotic for infections and supplements such as iron, calcium and vitamin D.

If you are suffering from severe abdominal pains, see your doctor immediately. It may be a sign that you are suffering from Inflammatory Bowel disease in fibromyalgia.