Dr. Amr El-Gazzar relies on bowel ultrasound (Bowel Ultrasound) to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease and colitis. Bowel ultrasound stands out for its precision in measuring the thickness of the intestinal walls and colon, assessing the degree of inflammation, and distinguishing between irritable bowel syndrome and immune colitis or ulcerative colitis.
Additionally, bowel ultrasound aids in early detection of immune-related intestinal inflammation, whether it’s Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
Subsequently, endoscopy is performed to examine the digestive system and collect samples for analysis, followed by the development of an appropriate treatment plan.
Treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease depends on the severity and extent of the disease within the digestive system. Treatment may involve traditional immune modulators or biological therapy. In cases of complications or non-response to biological therapy, the patient may require surgery for colon or bowel resection.
Regular monitoring at Dr. Amr El-Gazzar’s center for patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease involves measuring the thickness of the intestinal walls and colon using the latest technology in the world, bowel ultrasound. This technique spares the patient the cost of MRI, avoids exposure to contrast dye or radiation from CT scans, and eliminates the need for colonoscopy for follow-up.
Moreover, bowel ultrasound is particularly suitable for children affected by ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
