IBD and Obesity: Is there a Connection?
One key factor that has developed increasing research interest is the role of a patient’s BMI, specifically those with obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2), in the development of IBD.
One key factor that has developed increasing research interest is the role of a patient’s BMI, specifically those with obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2), in the development of IBD.
Reviewing a patient’s potential risk for osteoporosis should be a routine part of each visit for patients with IBD.
Current research indicates that short-term utilization of an LFD may help ameliorate some mild IBS symptoms associated with quiescent IBD, while further long term studies are still needed.
Diabetes and metabolic syndrome represent two of the most common long-term complications in survivors of childhood cancer.