This topic was requested by one of our library members. It’s understandably an important topic – and what’s interesting is that it varies so much from person to person! Flares can vary because there are different types of flares: Symptom flares – symptoms are high, but inflammation isn’t Inflammation flares – inflammation is showing up in lab work or on a colonoscopy and symptoms may or may not be present Complicated flares – flare ups might also be related to strictures, obstructions or other things that require medical attention Outside the gut symptoms – sometimes inflammation is fine, gut symptoms are low but there are still lingering symptoms like joint pain While nutrition advice is best in the context of someone that can get to know your individual needs before advising, I’ll do my best to give some general tips and ways we approach flare ups in our practice. Of course if you ever need further guidance – please reach out! Symptom Flares When symptoms are present but inflammation is not, we often like to focus on modifying foods and expanding the diet over time. With symptom flares- it can be tempting to want to decrease all the foods you […]
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