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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can be effective in improving the symptoms and quality of life of those suffering from Crohn’s Disease.
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CROHN’S DISEASE
Crohn’s disease is a complex, long-lasting (chronic) disorder that primarily affects the digestive system. This condition involves an abnormal immune response that causes excess inflammation. It most often affects the intestinal walls, particularly in the lower part of the small intestine (the ileum) and portions of the large intestine (the colon). However, inflammation can occur in any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. The inflamed tissues become thick and swollen, and the inner surfaces of the digestive system may develop open sores (ulcers).
Crohn disease is one common form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Another type of IBD, ulcerative colitis, also causes chronic inflammation of the intestinal lining. Unlike Crohn disease, which can affect any part of the digestive system, ulcerative colitis typically causes inflammation only in the colon.
Source: Medlineplus https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/crohn-disease/
CROHN’S AND HBOT
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is being explored as a potential adjunctive treatment for Crohn’s disease. The therapy’s anti-inflammatory effects, tissue repair and regeneration promotion, improved blood flow, antimicrobial activity, immunomodulation, and potential pain reduction make it a subject of interest for individuals with this inflammatory bowel disease.
However, it’s crucial to note that the clinical evidence is still evolving, and further research is needed to establish the efficacy, optimal protocols, and long-term outcomes of HBOT for Crohn’s disease.
The utility of HBOT in helping with inflammatory bowel diseases did not receive attention until recently, and its use in gastrointestinal conditions is not yet well established. HBOT is thought to exert its effects by down-regulating the inflammatory process and improving tissue oxygenation.
The more recent case reports and series have suggested a decrease in remission rates and decreased need for colectomy in acute flares. Another case study demonstrated improvement in clinical, endoscopic, and histopathologic parameters. There are current multicenter studies ongoing to better characterize HBOT as an aid for UC.
RESEARCH AND STUDIES
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of perianal fistulas in 20 patients with Crohn’s disease https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apt.16228
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for perineal Crohn’s disease https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002927098007291
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for Crohn’s disease complications: What do we know? https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2050640620945090
Crohn’s disease and hyperbaric oxygen therapy https://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S0102-86502011000800024&script=sci_arttext
Wound healing of metastatic perineal Crohn’s disease using hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A case series https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2050640620934915
HBOT can be effective in decreasing some of the symptoms and side effects related to the following conditions:
