GASTRO CENTRS provides a multidisciplinary approach by involving gastroenterologists, nutrition specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan that improves patients’ quality of life and promotes long-term remission.

Our goal is to deliver the highest quality care to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), utilizing the latest medical technologies and a personalized approach for each patient.

GASTRO CENTRS gastroenterologists prescribe individualized treatment plans for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), following the guidelines of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO). This approach ensures effective symptom relief and prevention of future complications. Each treatment plan is tailored individually, taking into account the severity of the disease and the patient’s specific needs.

During the treatment process, patients are under the supervision of a gastroenterologist. The doctor refers patients for necessary examinations, such as laboratory tests (blood and stool analyses), endoscopic examinations, and others, to adjust the treatment plan and ensure optimal disease control.

Treatment in the day hospital allows patients to receive necessary therapy without the need to stay overnight in the hospital. Depending on the treatment plan, procedures may last several hours or the entire day, providing convenient and effective care.

Patients with IBD can receive intravenous infusions (such as iron preparations, glucocorticosteroids, and other medications) in the day hospital setting under medical staff supervision.

Accurate and timely diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. GASTRO CENTRS offers the following examinations for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases:

• Ileokolonoskopija: resnās zarnas un ileuma izmeklēšana, lai precīzi noteiktu iekaisuma apjomu, novērtētu bojājumu raksturu un veiktu nepieciešamās biopsijas tālākai analīzei.
• Upper endoscopy: examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to exclude involvement of the upper gastrointestinal tract (in cases of Crohn’s disease).
• Abdominal ultrasound (for evaluating the intestinal walls): a valuable tool in the diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory bowel diseases, offering a safe and effective way to assess the condition of the intestinal walls and disease activity.

For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), nutrition plays a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving disease progression. The nutrition specialist at GASTRO CENTRS provides recommendations on diet and nutritional composition; helps tailor nutrition according to disease phases (acute flare-ups and remission periods); and offers valuable guidance on maintaining a food diary and managing clinical symptoms.

Physiotherapy, as part of a multidisciplinary approach, significantly contributes to improving the quality of life for IBD patients and helps manage disease symptoms more effectively.

For patients with IBD, it is important to improve muscle strength and endurance — regular exercises help maintain and increase muscle strength, which is crucial since muscle weakness and fatigue are commonly observed in IBD patients. Additionally, joint pain and stiffness are often present, so physiotherapy also helps maintain joint mobility.

GASTRO CENTRS physiotherapy advantages for IBD patients:

• Improved quality of life: regular physiotherapy helps reduce symptoms and enhance overall well-being.
• Reduced risk of complications: maintaining physical activity can help decrease the risk of complications such as osteoporosis and muscle atrophy.

The Digestive Disease Center GASTRO actively participates in clinical trials, offering patients with active IBD the opportunity to engage in research on the latest treatment methods. This participation is especially important for patients for whom standard therapy has not been sufficiently effective or applicable.

By participating in clinical trials, patients have the opportunity to access innovative therapies — receiving new medications and treatment methods that are not yet widely available, thereby increasing the chances of achieving disease remission.

The health status of study participants is closely monitored through regular examinations and tests to assess the effectiveness and safety of the therapy.