Colon and Rectal Surgeon Questions Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Is there a surgery to treat IBD?

I have been suffering from IBD for the past 2 months, and I am on medication for it as well. However, it isn't really helping me, Is there any surgery that could treat the problem?

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According to NIH >70% patients with Crohns disease need surgery in their lifetime. So it depends on whether you have an indication for surgery. Surgery is a good way to treat ulcerative colitis but for crohns its delayed till you really need it. IBD includes both these diseases
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