This forum is an un-mediated, patient-to-patient forum for questions and support regarding
Crohn’s Disease and
Ulcerative Colitis issues such as: Abdominal Pain, Arthritis, Bleeding (Rectal), Blockage (Intestinal), Delayed Development (Children), Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Fissures, Gall Stones, Growth - Stunted (Children),
Kidney Stones, Living With and Managing Crohn’s, Malnutrition, Medications – Drugs, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Protein Deficiency, Research, Skin Problems, Stress, Surgery, Symptoms, Tests, Treatments, Ulcerations – Sores, Weight Loss
This is a chronic illness. My sister has been tentatively diagnosed w/ this but has never had her gall bladder removed.
This needs to be treated as soon as possible to maintain a healthy life.
Ultimately, a liver transplant is usually needed.
A GI is a Gastro Intestinal Doctor. He is a medical doctor dealing with the systems and organs of the body dealing with digestion.