Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis

IBD Treatment in Jalandhar — Crohn's & Colitis Specialist

Dr. Ankit Anand has managed 500+ inflammatory bowel disease patients across Punjab — from first colonoscopy to long-term remission — at GastroNova Clinic, GTB Nagar.

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Quick answer

IBD is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes real inflammation and structural damage to the bowel, confirmed by colonoscopy and biopsy. It is not the same as IBS. There is no cure, but with the right specialist most patients reach full remission and live entirely normal lives.

500+IBD patients managed

20,000+Endoscopy procedures

10+Years in practice

#1AIG Hyderabad trained

Condition Overview

The Two Faces of IBD

IBD covers two related conditions. They look similar from the outside and are treated very differently, which is why the colonoscopy and biopsy matter so much.

Crohn's Disease

Can affect any part of the GI tract, mouth to anus

Chronic diarrhoea, often with mucus or blood
Severe abdominal cramping and pain
Unexplained weight loss and fatigue
Anal fissures, fistulas or abscesses

Ulcerative Colitis

Affects only the colon and rectum

Bloody diarrhoea — the hallmark symptom
10 to 15 loose stools a day in severe cases
Sudden, urgent need to pass stool
Rectal bleeding and mucus in the stool

The Key Distinction

IBD or IBS? The Difference Decides the Treatment

These two are confused constantly. Getting it wrong means years of the wrong treatment.

Feature	IBD	IBS
Type	Inflammatory — real bowel damage	Functional — no visible damage
Confirmed by	Colonoscopy + biopsy	Rome IV symptom criteria
Blood in stool	Often present	Never present
Weight loss	Common, often significant	Uncommon
Cancer risk	Higher with long-standing disease	No increased risk
Treatment	Long-term biologics, immunomodulators	Diet, lifestyle, gut-brain therapy

IBD patients carry a significantly higher risk of colon cancer after 8 to 10 years of active disease. Dr. Ankit schedules colonoscopy surveillance systematically for every long-standing IBD patient — it is not left to the patient to remember.

Treatment Protocol

How IBD Is Managed Here

A structured five-step protocol used for every IBD patient, adjusted to disease severity.

Diagnose and stage

Colonoscopy with biopsy to confirm the type and extent. Blood markers (CRP, ESR, faecal calprotectin). MRI enterography for small-bowel Crohn’s.

Both centres

Induce remission

Short-course steroids for acute flares, mesalamine for UC, azathioprine for moderate disease, biologics for severe IBD.

Matched to severity

Hold the remission

Maintenance therapy tailored to your response, with dose adjustments based on disease-activity scores rather than guesswork.

Ongoing

Diet that fits Punjab

Trigger guidance built around food you actually eat — chole, rajma, heavy ghee and raw foods during flares — not a generic list.

Culturally adapted

Surveillance

Scheduled colonoscopy for dysplasia, management of extraintestinal complications, and surgical referral only when medical options are exhausted.

Long-term control

Why Dr. Ankit Anand

IBD Needs a Specialist Who Watches, Not Just Prescribes

IBD is not a condition you treat once. It is monitored, adjusted and kept in remission for years.

Biologic therapy experienceInfliximab, adalimumab and newer biologics for moderate-to-severe IBD — a level of therapy rarely offered in Jalandhar.

500+ IBD patientsEnough volume to recognise Punjab’s own flare patterns, including the diet-triggered ones.

Systematic surveillanceColonoscopy monitoring is scheduled, not reactive — because dysplasia found early is treatable.

Surgery as the last optionThe stated goal is to avoid an operation through proactive medical control, not to reach for one early.

Our Locations

Where to See Dr. Ankit Anand

Consultations and diagnostics at GastroNova Clinic. Procedures and Gastro ICU care at Innocent Hearts Hospital.

Centre 01 · OPD & diagnostics

GastroNova Clinic

448, GTB Nagar, opposite Prithvi Planet, Jalandhar 144003

Mon–Sat5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday9:00 am – 11:00 am

OPD consultationColonoscopy planningFollow-upDiet counselling

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Centre 02 · Procedures & ICU

Innocent Hearts Hospital

Near Wadala Chowk, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar 144003

Mon–Sat10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Gastro ICU24 / 7

ColonoscopyBiologic infusionsEmergency careGastro ICU

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Long-term IBD and the liver

IBD therapy is watched on liver numbers, month after month

Azathioprine and methotrexate — both standard in long-term IBD control — are cleared through the liver, so liver function is checked repeatedly through treatment. That habit of watching livers closely is also why Dr. Ankit formulated Hepatolean Advance Liver Pro+, a sugar-free liver-care protein, for his fatty liver patients. It is not an IBD treatment, and nothing here replaces your prescription — it is simply the other half of his practice.

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Patient FAQs

IBD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis?

Crohn’s can affect any segment from the mouth to the anus and involves all layers of the bowel wall. Ulcerative Colitis is limited to the colon and rectum and causes surface-level mucosal inflammation only. Crohn’s more commonly causes fistulas, strictures and perianal complications, and the two need different medical strategies.

Is IBD curable? Can I live a normal life?

IBD has no cure, but it is highly manageable. Most of Dr. Ankit’s patients reach complete remission — no active symptoms and no visible inflammation — and many go years without a single flare on the right maintenance therapy.

How is IBD diagnosed?

Colonoscopy with biopsy is the gold standard. Blood tests (CRP, ESR, CBC, faecal calprotectin) support it, and for small-bowel Crohn’s an MRI enterography or CT is added. Colonoscopy is done under sedation.

Which foods trigger IBD flares in Punjab?

Common triggers are raw vegetables during a flare, spicy dishes such as chole and rajma, high-fat oily food, dairy for some patients, alcohol and caffeine. During a flare a low-residue diet rests the bowel; in remission most foods can be reintroduced gradually under guidance.

Will I need surgery?

Most patients do not, when the disease is caught early and treated properly. Surgery is considered only for strictures, fistulas, perforation, or when biologic therapy fails.

Are biologics safe long term?

Biologics block the specific inflammatory proteins driving IBD and are used for moderate-to-severe disease that has not responded to standard therapy. Under specialist supervision with regular monitoring they are safe long term, and they have changed outcomes for severe IBD considerably.

Can children develop IBD?

Yes, and paediatric IBD is increasingly reported across India including Punjab. Persistent diarrhoea, blood in stool, unexplained weight loss or growth delay in a child should be assessed promptly — early diagnosis materially changes the long-term outcome.

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Get IBD Under Control — and Keep It There

Book an OPD consultation at GastroNova Clinic, GTB Nagar. Bring any previous colonoscopy or biopsy reports with you. No referral is needed.

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