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 New Study Finds That Opioids Can Worsen IBD PainResearchers suggest alternative methods of pain-relief to manage IBD symptoms. By Matt SeidholzMedically Reviewed by Kareem Sassi, MD
June 14, 2018 Everyday Health Archive Medically Reviewed Opioids act on receptors in the brain to block pain.Jeff Wasserman/Stocksy A new study suggests that Roy adds, “In fact, [opioids] have a number of deleterious effects on the digestive system.”
One of the effects she highlights is how opioids can change the microbiome. The drugs throw off the delicate balance of bacteria in the gut by stimulating the growth of harmful microbial communities.
%Begin  New Study Finds That Opioids Can Worsen IBD Pain Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Crohn's Disease News New Study Finds That Opioids Can Worsen IBD PainResearchers suggest alternative methods of pain-relief to manage IBD symptoms. By Matt SeidholzMedically Reviewed by Kareem Sassi, MD June 14, 2018 Everyday Health Archive Medically Reviewed Opioids act on receptors in the brain to block pain.Jeff Wasserman/Stocksy A new study suggests that Roy adds, “In fact, [opioids] have a number of deleterious effects on the digestive system.” One of the effects she highlights is how opioids can change the microbiome. The drugs throw off the delicate balance of bacteria in the gut by stimulating the growth of harmful microbial communities.
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Even in healthy people, that can cause problems. For people with IBD, it could be dangerous: A surge in harmful bacteria may stimulate an inflammatory response from the immune system.
Even in healthy people, that can cause problems. For people with IBD, it could be dangerous: A surge in harmful bacteria may stimulate an inflammatory response from the immune system.
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If it grows severe enough, the resultant flare-up could require hospitalization.Opioids can also damage the lining of the 
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If it grows severe enough, the resultant flare-up could require hospitalization.Opioids can also damage the lining of the If Not Opioids Then What The researchers have some recommendations for pain relief for people with IBD, as well as some direction for future research.First, they point out that not all opioids are the same. While all opioids can be harmful in high doses, morphine-related drugs cause more problems than those related to NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Crohn&#x27 s Disease Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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