Extra Intestinal Manifestations – Overview
This new series has looked at the effects IBD can have beyond the gut. As a whole, extra intestinal manifestations of IBD occur when the disease is not controlled well enough with conventional medications. However, the side effects of particular medications can produce new symptoms which would mirror or mimic these extra intestinal manifestations (EIMs). For all of the information provided within this series, I gathered resources and broken them down, putting them into patient speak. Each post came with a disclaimer too so if you had any concerns, you should see your specialist in all instances. This ‘overview’ posts will look at how…