Cure8 news brief
Crohn's can affect more than the gut; a coordinated multidisciplinary team helps manage intestinal disease plus common extraintestinal issues (nutrition, skin, joints, eyes, mental health). Knowing which specialists to involve can make it easier to get timely, appropriate care.
Adults with Crohn's disease, newly diagnosed patients, caregivers/parents, people with extraintestinal manifestations, and patients considering or at risk for surgery.
The gastroenterologist is described as the central coordinator for Crohn's care and will refer you to other specialists for extraintestinal problems. A registered dietitian familiar with IBD can help with nutrition during flares, after surgery, or when deficiencies or weight loss occur.
Mental health professionals are recommended for coping with a chronic condition; rheumatologists, dermatologists, and ophthalmologists are noted for common Crohn's-related joint, skin, and eye issues. Seeing a colorectal surgeon early can be helpful if complications (strictures, fistulas, abscesses, recurrent blockages) are possible.
A hepatologist is recommended for liver-related complications.
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