Significant illnesses always impact gut function in some way. But when these problems become chronic, nutritional intervention is necessary for a return to good health.
From developing a personalized nutritional treatment plan to supporting a person’s return to normal diet after surgery, our doctors at the UPMC Center for Intestinal Health and Nutrition Support work closely with a wide variety of specialists to increase overall quality of life.
We support the nutritional needs of adults and children experiencing:
- Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and celiac disease
- GI trauma and recovery from abdominal surgery, including major bowel resections or bariatric surgery
- Extreme weight loss following bariatric surgery
- Intestinal transplantation requiring intravenous nutritional support prior to transplant surgery
- Disorders affecting the enteric nervous system, which controls the body’s ability to move food through the digestive system
- Liver or pancreatic diseases
- Anorexia and bulimia
Our experts are trained to treat complex cases of patients who have received care from other centers before ultimately coming to UPMC for their care.
