[header] How to treat inflammatory bowel disease [title] Recognize the symptoms of ibd. [step] Record your diet and symptoms in a journal for a few weeks before meeting with your doctor. This will help a dietitian or physician develop a nutritional intervention plan to ease your symptoms of ibd. 
[substeps] Unless your symptoms are currently very severe, your healthcare provider may have you adjust your diet to test its effectiveness on easing symptoms before prescribing medication. Your doctor might also refer you to a dietician, who can help you plan out and understand the best diet for someone with ibd.