Why Clinical Trials Are Essential for Crohn's and Colitis Treatment Advancement
Current treatment options
That’s why it’s so important to have safe, effective drugs to help manage the symptoms, and hopefully one day even lead to a cure for IBD. While there is no cure for the condition yet, a combination of medications can be used to treat the symptoms of IBD and pave the way to remission, though there’s always a chance symptoms will return. Current treatment typically involves a combination of anti-inflammatory medications, nutritional modifications, and sometimes antibiotics and immune system suppressors. Many people also end up taking pain relievers and supplements such as iron and calcium.
