About Ibd

The truth about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is that it goes beyond the gut. In this first ever live recording of About IBD, Amber talks with Dr. Puja Khanna from Cedars-Sinai to explore the extra-intestinal impacts of IBD, from skin conditions and eye inflammation to debilitating fatigue. Learn how sex-specific factors affect women and why building a multi-disciplinary care team is the best strategy for long-term health. Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD206 Chapters: (00:01): Amber introduces the first-ever live recording of the "About IBD" podcast, recorded at an event in Los Angeles. (01:31): Amber and guest expert Dr. Puja Khanna are introduced, detailing their backgrounds and expertise in the IBD space. (03:26): Dr. Khanna discusses common extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD, including issues with the eyes, liver, skin, and joints. (05:45): A discussion on how women are uniquely affected by IBD, including hormonal influences during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause.