Crohns's Disease

Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn's disease is associated with certain disorders affecting other parts of the body such as gallstones and inadequate absorption of nutrients. When Crohn's disease causes a flare-up of gastrointestinal symptoms, the person may also experience inflammation of the joints (arthritis). View entire story

Hyperbaric Oxygen(HBO) As Adjunct Therapy In Refractory or Fistulizing Crohn's Disease

The clinical course of Crohn's disease is unpredictable with frequent relapses and many complications. Active or fistulizing disease refractory to various therapeutic agents are major problems in clinical practice , result in patient's poor quality of life and may lead to serious adverse drug reactions or complications requiring surgical intervention. View entire story

The Second Wave of Oxygen

Oxygen. The elixir of life. The one substance every cell in your body needs to function-whether it's to heal chronic illness or perfect your 4-minute mile. Now mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which delivers oxygen to every cell under pressure, is affordable and can even be done regularly in your own home. View entire story

Closure of Refractory Perineal Crohn's Lesion. Integration of Hyperbaric Oxygen Into Case Management

A case is reported in which a comprehensive program of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO), surgical debridement and reconstruction, and continuing medical management resulted in complete and sustained closure of an extensive perineal Crohn's lesion refractory to conventional medical and surgical management. It is emphasized that in this case healing occurred in the setting of previous removal of all diseased intestinal tissue and only with the combined use of all three treatment modalities. View entire story