NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Crohn’s disease often hides in plain sight. Many patients live with unexplained symptoms—fatigue, bloating, joint pain—for years before a diagnosis. At Patients Medical in New York City, we approach Crohn’s disease differently.
Our integrative GI program combines functional testing, nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and conventional care to uncover the root cause of inflammation and provide relief—not just symptom suppression.
We don’t just treat your gut—we treat you.
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition and part of a group known as IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). It can affect any part of the digestive tract—from mouth to anus—but most commonly targets the small intestine and colon.
Unlike IBS, Crohn’s causes visible damage to the intestinal lining and can lead to serious complications like strictures, fistulas, and nutrient malabsorption.
Crohn’s symptoms often begin subtly and may resemble other digestive issues. Recognizing these early signs can lead to faster diagnosis and better outcomes:
Functional medicine seeks to understand the “why” behind chronic inflammation. Here are potential root causes we investigate:
At Patients Medical, we use advanced diagnostics to identify what’s fueling your inflammation and GI distress.
Samir, a 33-year-old finance executive, came to us with severe bloating, cramping, and fatigue. After years of corticosteroids and antibiotics, Crohn’s symptoms were out of control. He was anxious, underweight, and dependent on medication.
Advanced testing revealed:
We implemented a 4-month protocol:
Results: By month four, his flares reduced by 80%, weight returned, and he tapered off immunosuppressants under supervision.
There’s no official cure for Crohn’s disease, but integrative and functional medicine can help patients achieve long-term remission. By addressing the root causes—such as gut dysbiosis, food sensitivities, and chronic inflammation—many patients experience significant symptom reduction without constant flare-ups.
Some patients may still require medications, especially during acute flares. However, with functional medicine protocols, many are able to reduce or eliminate certain drugs under physician supervision as their condition stabilizes.
While every patient is different, common triggers include gluten, dairy, processed sugar, alcohol, and high-FODMAP foods. We use elimination diets and food sensitivity testing to create a personalized plan.
Traditional care often focuses on suppressing symptoms with medications. Functional medicine digs deeper to identify what’s causing inflammation—like infections, toxins, and hormonal imbalances—and restores health from the inside out.
Yes. Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, weakens immunity, and disrupts the gut lining—making flare-ups more likely. That’s why our approach includes stress management, adaptogenic herbs, and mind-body therapies.
While technically classified as an inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s has autoimmune features. The immune system mistakenly attacks the GI tract, causing chronic inflammation. Addressing immune balance is key in our treatment approach.
We may recommend advanced labs like stool analysis, food sensitivity panels, SIBO breath testing, leaky gut markers, hormone panels, and toxin screens—all tailored to your symptoms and history.
In many cases, yes. With consistent nutritional therapy, gut-healing supplements, and microbiome restoration, patients can rebuild a strong gut lining and immune tolerance over time.
Detoxes must be done gently and under medical supervision. We customize protocols using binders, herbs, and supportive nutrients to avoid aggravating sensitive GI tracts.
Yes. We’re happy to coordinate care with your gastroenterologist or primary care provider. Our integrative therapies are designed to complement—not replace—necessary medical treatments.
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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