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Health Maintenance IBD Clinic

WEBMaintenance Strategies. 1. Annual routine review by family physician. 2. Annual routine review by an IBD specialist if the patient is NOT on any treatment. The frequency of the evaluation will change depending on disease trajectory and medication. 3. Colon cancer/dysplasia screening: Patients with colonic disease for > 8 years should undergo

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About Us IBD Clinic

WEBThe IBD Clinic provides world-class diagnosis and long-term treatment care for around 5,100 patients with Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, and Indeterminate colitis. IBD Clinic is part of the parent organization - IBD Unit which encompasses academic and educational facilities bridging together research, education, and practice. In our IBD

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

WEBIrritable bowel syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, meaning symptoms are caused by changes in how the GI tract works. People with a functional GI disorder have frequent symptoms; however, the GI tract does not become damaged. IBS is a group of symptoms that occur together, not a disease. In the past, IBS was called colitis

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Why is digestion important

WEBDigestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before the blood absorbs them and carries them to cells throughout the body. The body breaks down nutrients from food and drink into carbohydrates, protein

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The Zeidler Clinic

WEBThe Zeidler Gastrointestinal Health Centre is located in Edmonton, Alberta, attached to the University of Alberta Hospital. It supports many innovative and collaborative clinics where new gastroenterologists are trained and clinical trials and research studies are carried out. The centre is also in close proximity to lab spaces where new treatments and issues …

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Home IBD Clinic

WEBWelcome to the University of Alberta IBD Clinic. We provide care for over 5000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) throughout Alberta. Our IBD specialists are dedicated to providing comprehensive long-term care to IBD patients, improving their health outcomes and quality of life. The IBD Clinic is part of a parent organization - the

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Your First Appointment IBD Clinic

WEBdownload and complete the forms (below); fax to us at (780)492-8121 or bring the completed forms to your appointment. these forms will also be available for you in the clinic waiting room. Forms. Our IBD Clinic uses email and phone communication with patients ONLY for the purposes of making and confirming appointments.

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Managing Nausea and Vomiting

WEBAn empty stomach can make nausea worse. Eat slowly to keep from filling your stomach too quickly. Eat plain foods. Foods that are spicy, high in fat, or overly sweet can make nausea worse. Do not drink alcohol. Try to drink fluids at least 30−60 minutes before or after meals instead of with the meal. Wear loose fitting clothing. Get lots of rest.

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Symptom Tracking Apps IBD Clinic

WEBGi BodyGuard is a free, easy to use, mobile application designed to accurately track your IBD symptoms and share them with your physician. This "on the go" note taking can take the guess work out of describing your symptoms in the past few months during a medical appointment. Gi BodyGuard allows you to track information about your: health.

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Budesonide Tapering

WEBCategory: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) > Crohn's Disease > Drugs; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) > Ulcerative Colitis > Drugs; Nursing > Medication Information

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Eating Well for Wound Healing

WEBEating well during wound healing helps you heal faster and fight infection. During healing your body needs more calories, protein, fluid, vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc. The best source of these nutrients is food. If you are not eating enough healthy food, you may need to take a supplement. Ask your healthcare provider about taking a nutrition

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Patient Information Sheet

WEBMethotrexate is a drug that reduces inflammation and the body’s response to this inflammation. It is also used as chemotherapy to slow cell growth, in the treatment of cancer. Methotrexate can be taken orally as a pill or can be given as an injection. This will be up to your IBD physician’s discretion.

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Vaccination guide for IBD patients IBD Clinic

WEBVaccination guide for patients with IBD. Ensure all IBD patients undergo annual vaccination against influenza. Patients on immunosuppressive therapies and their household contacts should receive the inactivated influenza vaccine, not the live inhaled vaccine. It is important to review patient's vaccination and travel history at every

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Dysphagia Soft Diet

WEBA dysphagia soft diet is needed for people who have trouble chewing or swallowing. On a dysphagia soft diet you may eat foods that are soft and moist. Foods that are not soft or moist enough may need to be diced, finely shaved, or minced. Foods that need to be diced should be less than 1 cm (1⁄2 inch). Example of 1 cm:

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Contact & Location IBD Clinic

WEBThe IBD Clinic is positioned within the Division of Gastroenterology in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta.The IBD Clinic provides care under the authority of Alberta Health Services.. The IBD Clinic is located in the Zeidler Ledcor Centre adjacent to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Patient Information Sheet: Instructions for Prednisone Tapering

WEBVersion #: 01/2024 Disclaimer statement: Patient information sheets are intended to be used as a reference and are not all encompassing. If you have questions or concerns please contact your ID health practitioner.

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