Gastrointestinal Disease Therapy
Gastroenterology involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders affecting the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. At CPS Infusion, we offer infusion therapy for gastrointestinal diseases at all of our conveniently located centers. Contact us today if you are a patient that would like to schedule an appointment or physician that would like to inquire about our services.
IV Medications Used to Treat Gastrointestinal Disease
There are several FDA-approved medications that can be used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. The medications offered at our clinic include:
Gastrointestinal Diseases That Infusion Therapy Can Treat
Infusion therapy can be used to treat Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other gastrointestinal illnesses. Infusion therapy involves the administration of medication directly into a patient's bloodstream using a needle.
A form of irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease can result in swelling in any part of your digestive tract; most often it occurs in the small intestine and spreads into the deeper layers of the bowel. This condition can lead to a number of uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, and malnutrition. IV infusion therapy has been shown to effectively treat patients with Crohn’s disease. There are a number of infusion therapy medications for this gastrointestinal condition. Your doctor can choose the right one for your specific needs.
Ulcerative colitis is another type of inflammatory bowel disease in which the immune system reacts abnormally, causing swelling and ulcers on the large intestine (the colon) or the rectum. This condition results in symptoms such as an increase in bowel movements, blood in bowel movements, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. For treatment of ulcerative colitis, consider IV infusion therapy. Your doctor can place an order for infusion therapy for ulcerative colitis, including the medication type, dosage, and treatment schedule, at our infusion therapy center.
Benefits of Infusion Therapy for Gastrointestinal Diseases
There are many benefits of infusion therapy.
Medical Benefits
Medications that are given through an IV ensure more rapid and precise absorption into the bloodstream. This allows for better dosage control, because we can make sure that patients receive the correct amount of medication, along with more consistent blood levels over time.
Lifestyle Benefits
Infusion therapy can also minimize gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and vomiting, have longer lasting effects, and require less frequent dosing. This is especially important for patients with gastrointestinal issues; it can be hard to keep oral medications down when patients feel nauseous or have stomach pain. All of these benefits help patients feel more comfortable and offer a level of convenience that oral medications can’t provide.