Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Crohn’s Disease

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Crohn’s Disease – Symptoms, Root Causes & Integrative Healing Options

Introduction: Why Crohn’s Disease Needs a New Approach

Crohn’s Disease is more than a digestive disorder—it’s a complex autoimmune condition that disrupts every aspect of life. At Patients Medical in NYC, we believe Crohn’s deserves a root-cause-focused, integrative solution—not just medications that suppress symptoms.

We combine conventional GI care with functional medicine, gut-healing nutrition, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to help patients repair tissue, reduce inflammation, and achieve long-term symptom relief.

What Is Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s Disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the lining of your gastrointestinal tract—often affecting the small intestine and colon. It can be painful, unpredictable, and emotionally draining.

Common Crohn’s subtypes include:

  • Ileocolitis: Most common, affecting small and large intestine
  • Ileitis: Limited to small intestine
  • Gastroduodenal Crohn’s: Affects stomach and duodenum
  • Jejunoileitis: Patchy inflammation in upper small intestine
  • Crohn’s colitis: Involves only the colon
What Is Crohn’s Disease

Common Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease

Symptoms can vary by location and severity. Watch for:

We use specialty lab testing to personalize your care plan.

Root Causes: Why Did You Develop Crohn’s?

Our functional medicine team focuses on understanding what triggers and sustains your inflammation. Possible root contributors include:

  • Gut microbiome imbalances (dysbiosis)
  • Leaky gut and poor intestinal barrier function
  • Past infections or undiagnosed stealth pathogens
  • Chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation
  • Toxin exposure: mold, heavy metals, glyphosate
  • Autoimmune cross-reactivity (gluten, dairy, etc.)
  • Food sensitivities and processed diet
  • Genetic predisposition + environmental triggers

We use specialty lab testing to personalize your care plan.

Diagnostic Testing We Use

To get a full picture of your Crohn’s drivers, we go beyond standard labs:

Comprehensive stool analysis (inflammation, pathogens, microbiome)

Gut permeability (leaky gut) testing

Food sensitivity and delayed allergy panels

Inflammatory markers (CRP, calprotectin)

Heavy metals and environmental toxin load

Hormone and cortisol panels

Genetic SNP testing (e.g., MTHFR)

Nutrient deficiency profiles

Integrative Treatments for Crohn’s Disease

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

At the heart of our Crohn’s care is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, which helps by:

  • Reducing inflammation in intestinal tissues
  • Promoting mucosal healing
  • Supporting the gut barrier (tight junctions)
  • Enhancing immune regulation
  • Reducing oxidative stress and tissue hypoxia

Many studies now show HBOT can lead to significant improvement in moderate to severe Crohn’s, especially when other treatments fail.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Nutritional Therapy

Nutritional Therapy

We customize your food plan to lower gut inflammation and promote healing:

  • Autoimmune Paleo or Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)
  • Elimination of gluten, dairy, and trigger foods
  • Gut-soothing nutrients like L-glutamine and aloe
  • Intermittent fasting (when appropriate)

IV Therapy for Gut Repair

We deliver targeted IVs to restore cellular health:

  • Glutathione
  • Curcumin
  • Magnesium
  • B-complex and methylation support
  • Zinc and selenium
IV Therapy for Gut Repair
Herbal & Nutraceutical Support

Herbal & Nutraceutical Support

Selected based on labs and symptoms, including:

  • Butyrate
  • Slippery elm and marshmallow root
  • Curcumin
  • Boswellia
  • Digestive enzymes
  • Probiotics and spore-based strains

Stress & Immune Modulation

Crohn’s symptoms are often stress-triggered. We offer:

  • Adaptogenic herbs (ashwagandha, holy basil)
  • Mind-body medicine
  • Acupuncture
  • Guided meditation and breathwork

Real Case Study: David’s Gut Recovery Journey

David, age 29, had battled Crohn’s for nearly a decade—flares every 6 months, constant fatigue, and fear of food. Medications helped temporarily, but he never felt in control.

Our approach included:

  • 15 HBOT sessions over 6 weeks
  • Anti-inflammatory nutrition plan
  • IV nutrient support (glutathione, zinc, curcumin)
  • Microbiome balancing protocol
  • Emotional wellness coaching

Within 3 months, his stool frequency normalized, CRP dropped by 70%, and energy returned. His gastroenterologist confirmed mucosal healing on follow-up colonoscopy.

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Meet Our Doctors

Rashmi Gulati, MD

Medical Director of Patients Medical

Stuart Weg, MD

A holistic pain management physician

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. It is non-invasive, well-tolerated, and monitored by physicians. Many patients experience healing without side effects.

Typically 10–20 sessions are recommended depending on severity. Your doctor will tailor the plan.

 Yes. HBOT can complement biologic or immunosuppressant therapies.

 HBOT for Crohn’s is usually not covered, but we provide superbills and flexible packages.

 No. Most patients find it relaxing. Our chambers are spacious and monitored throughout.

 Several clinical trials and case series have shown reduction in mucosal inflammation and symptom remission, particularly in refractory Crohn’s cases.

 We work with your gastroenterologist, not against. Our approach is integrative, not alternative.

 Often yes, based on lab findings. These are customized to your needs.

HBOT is especially helpful in healing soft tissue and ulcerated areas. Many Crohn’s fistulas respond well.

Book a consultation with one of our functional medicine specialists. We’ll build a plan around your needs.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

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