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Backwash ileitis is one of the forms of ulcerative colitis and it inflames the ileum causing pain, diarrhea, fatality and weight loss. As in the case of GastroDoxs, Houston, Dr. Scott employs heavy-handed diagnostics and patient-centered, holistic, tailor-made treatments, drugs, diet and procedure, to manage the symptoms.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Active ulcerative colitis and ileal extension.
Persistent or acute colon inflammation.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Family history.
Genetic variations of immune regulation.
Signs and Symptoms
Pain/tenderness in the right-abdomen, lower.
Liquid diarrhea, which is normally bloody.
Incessant burnout or general inadequacy.
Pains and the need to visit the restroom.
Among the accidental results of time is the loss of weight.
How Dr. Scott Diagnoses This Condition?
Dr. Scott uses a step-by-step approach:
Medical History and Physical Exam
He investigates your ulcerative colitis history, when you began to experience pain in the epigastrium, family history of IBD, medications-tenderness in the epigastrium and right lower quadrant.
Blood Tests and Stool Studies
Complete blood count is performed to check anemia, ESR and CRP are performed to check systemic inflammation, and stool (culture and calprotectin) is performed to exclude an infection and quantify the level of intestinal inflammation.
Endoscopic Evaluation
Colonoscopy and ileoscopy to examine right through the colon and terminal ileum of any potential backwash ileitis.
Sensitive ileal biopsy to distinguish between the alterations of backwash and Crohn disease.
Cross-Sectional Imaging
MRI enterography or CT scan as it is used to evaluate the extent of involvement in the small-bowel, wall thickening, and to rule out complications such as strictures or abscess.
Advanced Testing (if needed)
The capsule endoscopy or small-bowel follow- through may be used in other cases in order to examine the areas that are inaccessible using the typical scopes.
Treatment
Our Team offers a full range of care for backwash ileitis.
1. Lifestyle and Diet Modifications
Low-residue (Diet Low-fiber) diet on exacerbations to ensure bowel movements are easy.
Smaller meals, which were more oriented toward soft, cooked meals, were found partly more frequently.
Electrolyte-based, water-based hydration of the fluids.
De-stressing methods such as meditation or deep breathing.
2. Medications
We follow the IBD management guidelines of ileitis of recent times.
Aminosalicylates (5-ASA) are to be used to reduce inflammation.
Short term acute flare corticosteroids.
To restrain the immune response, immunomodulators.
Moderate-severe disease biologics.
3. Minimally Invasive or Advanced Procedures
Tightening or strictures of the ileum Endoscopy dilation.
Biologic infusion bid in our Houston facility.
Surgery of rare and severe cases that is consult and intervention.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Crohn disease and backwash ileitis?
Backwash ileitis Backwash ileitis occurs in response to ulcerative colitis, where the inflammation extends backwards and Crohn's can or can not occur at the ileum and can occur anywhere on the gastrointestinal tract.
When am I going to feel better?
With the prescription of medications and making the changes in diet according to the recommendation of Dr. Scott, the vast majority of patients feel better in 2-4 weeks.
Does diet have a place in the therapy of backwash ileitis?
Treatment is done by making dietary changes to decrease the symptoms but normally, medication must be administered to effectively treat inflammation and prevent exacerbations.
Are biologic therapies safe?
Yes. Dr. Scott strictly adheres to the usage of biologics approved by FDA as types of treatments that can be effective and safe in moderate cases and severe ones.
Do I need surgery on the backwash ileitis?
Surgery is not common but only in situations when the other treatment modalities prove incapable to contain the symptoms or in situations of complications.
How often should I undergo a colonoscopy?
According to Dr. Scott, the follow-up colonoscopy is usually recommended within 1-2 years, depending on the activity of your disease, and your own risk factors.
