U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 41-year-old member asked:

I have inflammatory bowel disease and my doctor says that i should have surgery. can i try longer at managing my disease?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Miguel Rodriguez
Dr. Miguel Rodriguezanswered
Gastroenterology 40 years experience
IBD and surgery: It will depend which part of the bowel is affected, for how long you have had the disease and what other conditions or complications may exist. Once you take all that into account, surgery may be the best option.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Mark Hoepfner
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Maybe: It depends on why you have been told to have surgery. Reasons for surgery may be failure of medical therapy, persistent blood loss anemia, intestinal blockage, intestinal fistulas, or concerning changes for cancerous or pre-cancerous changes. Tell your doctors and surgeon that you would want to continue medical therapy, as ask them if that is a safe choice for you.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Michael Zadeh
Dr. Michael Zadeh agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 51-year-old member asked:
Why would inflammatory bowel disases affect our eyes ? Do all patients need an annual eye doctor exam?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 42-year-old female asked:
70 year old aunt had bladder removed bc of bladder cancer, she had bowel problems after surgery CT scan showed spots. Doctor ordered full bone scan (idk what type, pet?) she had a CT scan a couple weeks ago but was fine. Could she have bone cancer?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 46-year-old female asked:
Had surgery for hernia doctor rupture my bowels now when i eat or drink it comes through my navel and my bowels also come through my navel is this nor?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old female asked about a male:
Just had surgery for S intestine going into L intestine he was already anemic and has infection in body lymph nodes were swollen now needs blood transfusion few weeks later also has obstruction in intestine. Has spots on liver doctors dont know why?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 20-year-old male asked:
An MRI revealed a ligament tear low right abdomen, held together by scar tissue. Chronic injury doc said. Can this improve without surgery ?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Last updated Jul 20, 2012

Found in:

Bowel›Inflammatory bowel disease›Surgery

People also asked

Is there anything I can get from the grocery store or drug store for my inflammatory bowel disease until I can see a doctor?
2 doctor answers • 1 doctor weighed in
How long will i be able to get a inflamitory pill for my ear? I had surgery last week so the doctor says it still too early to take them. How long ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
I've seen two doctors, one said I need a microdiscectomy the other said I shouldn't have one & to have radio frequency ablation. Dr Steven Simon responded that it should go away in weeks, but it's been over year. Dr suggested RFA because he feels the disc has calcified and surgery should be avoid due to damaging the nerves, this true? I'm in pain & it's affecting sex drive, appetite, bowel movements, my over all quality of life. diff in 2 procedures? L4/L5 herniated disc follow up question.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
I found out from another doctor I have a possible tangled intestine BC of what an ultra sound showed. Will I have to have surgery and could I die this?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
23 old boy suffering from pancreatitis since last 50 days , he had two major surgery, , now he has fistula in small intestine, can u this doc.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.