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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 33 MIN

#6 Part 2 - More IBD patients' questions answered by Dr Mark Samaan

from Wrestling the Octopus (IBD)

Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of Episode 6 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, we put some more IBD patient questions to consultant gastroenterologist, Dr Mark Samaan from Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital in London.This time we're asking what is the definition of an IBD flare, how frequently patients should be monitored - both in active disease and remission - and whether there is a place for surgery as an early treatment option.Nigel and I would like to thank Dr Samaan for generously donating his time as a medical guest on these two podcasts.We'd love to hear your feedback as we plan our future episodes!Follow Rachel at @bottomlineibdFollow Nigel at @crohnoid

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of Episode 6 of Wrestling the Octopus IBD, we put some more IBD patient questions to consultant gastroenterologist, Dr Mark Samaan from Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital in London. This time we're asking what is the definition of an IBD flare, how frequently patients should be monitored - both in active disease and remission - and whether there is a place for surgery as an early treatment option. Nigel and I would like to thank Dr Samaan for generously donating his ti...

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