Kaunas clinics – attention to inflammatory bowel diseases
The incidence of ulcerative colitis has increased twice in the last 10 to 15 years, and Crohn’s diseases have even three times, ”observes Prof. Juozas Kupčinskas, head of Kaunas Clinic Gastroenterology Clinic.
These diseases are most common in people aged 20-40, but there are also cases of children or older people. « The main symptoms of ulcerative colitis are diarrhea with blood impurities and abdominal spasms. Crohn’s disease is characterized by prolonged diarrhea, accompanied by abdominal pain, » explains the professor.
Kaunas clinics have a center of inflammatory bowel disease, which has an experienced and internationally recognized team of specialists. Patients with a comprehensive help, from accurate diagnosis to state -of -the -art treatment. « Patients diagnosed with UNL require constant, continuous treatment. We are pleased that practically all modern, advanced drugs are compensated in Lithuania to help control the symptoms and control the course of the disease, » said prof. J. Kupčinskas.
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According to the professor, some people still dare not seek medical attention on time. « Some patients are afraid of colonoscopy study. Today it is performed by partial anesthesia and there is no discomfort. We also find that some people are ashamed to talk about their symptoms.
Future prospects are also hopeful-Kaunas Clinics, together with the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, participate in international horizon Europe projects MIGUT-HEALTH AND PERPREV-CID, whose aims to develop even more effective, personalized treatments. « One of the projects currently ongoing is developing intestinal organoid models – we use them in scientific research to determine which of the currently available biological therapies to a particular patient is best. We hope that in the future it will help to more accurate treatment and ensure its effectiveness, » said prof. J. Kupčinskas.
May 19-World Day of Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases, which aims to raise public awareness of chronic, quality of life. Education is also important – both the symptoms of the disease and the fact that these diseases are not contagious and properly treated allow a full life.
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On this occasion, buildings are exposed to purple around the world, expressing support for patients and their relatives. Kaunas clinics also joined this campaign – May 19. The facade of the central building was lit with a purple color, inviting me to pause, think and be more attentive to themselves and that of their loved ones.
