Our biologic infusion suites in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek offer a digestive healthcare alternative to high costs and long waits in impersonal hospitals. Infusion Nurse Specialists provide care that is prescribed by the patient’s physician and maintain close coordination and communication with the physician throughout the prescribed course of treatment.
Intravenous infusions and therapeutic injections work with the body’s immune system to target inflammation in your digestive tract. They have been proven to maintain remission, and reduce or completely eliminate symptoms. Please ask one of our physicians or physician assistants about this treatment, if you have been diagnosed with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis. We can discuss treatment options that best suit your individual needs.
Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s are both inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue. Ulcerative colitis affects only the inner lining of the colon, while Crohn’s can affect the entire wall as well as the entire digestive tract. Treatments include Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs), steroids, immunosuppresants, and biologic therapy (infusion and injection).
Biologic infusion is a great option for those suffering from Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s. However, first time patients may be interested in learning more about what biologic infusion means for them when they visit. Learn more about the procedure and information relating to it by reading through our commonly asked questions below.
The length of an appointment will depend on the medication that you are being given. Appointments can range anywhere from 30-120 minutes.
The treatment you are given is tailored to each individual patient. Common medications that we use are Remicade, Entyvio, Stelara and Cimzia.
The timing of biologic appointment is very important to your health. Missing appointment could cause you to have a relapse of your symptoms or a flare. If you miss an appointment and do not give us 24 hour notice of cancelling or rescheduling, you could be charged a $50 late cancellation/no show fee.
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