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Inflammatory bowel disease
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Inflammatory bowel disease

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis both fall under inflammatory bowel disease, a chronic condition where ongoing inflammation in the GI tract can bring real pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. It calls for long-term management, and treatment options have expanded a lot lately.

1:1 virtual visit with a clinician experienced in gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease

Insurance accepted, with clear pricing per visit

A care plan built from your full health history

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified clinicians

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from an Inflammatory Bowel Disease visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

Virtual visit with clinician

Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your inflammatory bowel disease visit

IBD requires ongoing, personalized management — not just symptom control. This visit ensures your treatment is keeping up with where your disease actually is.

You have chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in your stool

You've been diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis and want to review your current treatment

Symptoms have flared and your usual approach isn't working well enough

You want to understand whether a biologic or newer therapy might be appropriate

You haven't had a recent clinical review of your IBD management

You want to make sure you're on the right surveillance schedule for colorectal cancer screening

What our customers have to say

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?

Both are forms of IBD involving chronic gut inflammation, but they differ in location and pattern. Ulcerative colitis affects only the colon in a continuous pattern starting from the rectum. Crohn's disease can involve any part of the GI tract from mouth to anus, in a patchy ('skip lesion') pattern, and can affect all layers of the bowel wall.

How is IBD diagnosed?

Diagnosis requires colonoscopy with biopsy — showing characteristic histological findings — alongside clinical history, laboratory tests, and imaging. Fecal calprotectin is a useful non-invasive marker of gut inflammation. IBD cannot be definitively diagnosed based on symptoms alone.

Is IBD curable?

There is no cure for IBD. The goal of treatment is achieving and maintaining remission — minimizing symptoms, preventing complications, and improving quality of life. Biologics and newer small molecule therapies have significantly improved the ability to achieve deep remission and mucosal healing.

What are the long-term risks of IBD?

Long-standing colonic IBD increases colorectal cancer risk — colonoscopy surveillance is recommended starting 8–10 years after diagnosis. Extraintestinal manifestations affecting joints, eyes, skin, and liver occur in 25–40% of patients. Nutritional deficiencies and osteoporosis are common and require monitoring.

What side effects are associated with IBD treatments?

Corticosteroids — used for flares — carry significant long-term side effects including bone loss, weight gain, and immune suppression; they are not appropriate for maintenance. Biologics increase infection risk and require TB and hepatitis screening. Immunomodulators require regular blood monitoring for marrow suppression and liver changes. Inflammatory Bowel Disease visit What to expect from a Inflammatory Bowel Disease visit