Advanced Functional Medicine

Ulcerative Colitis Treatment in Wilmington, DE

Achieve lasting remission through our functional medicine approach that heals your gut lining, reduces inflammation, and addresses the root causes of ulcerative colitis.

Gut Healing Protocols

Root-Cause Medicine

Natural Remission

Board Certified
15,000+ Patients Treated
85%+ Remission Rate
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20+ Years

Combined IBD Treatment Experience

Understanding Your Condition

Symptoms & Root Causes of Ulcerative Colitis

We identify and treat the underlying biological triggers—not just the symptoms—to achieve lasting remission and restore your quality of life.

Common Symptoms

  • Bloody Diarrhea

    Frequent bowel movements with blood or mucus

  • Abdominal Cramping

    Severe pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen

  • Urgent Need to Defecate

    Inability to delay bowel movements

  • Fatigue & Weakness

    Chronic exhaustion from inflammation and blood loss

  • Weight Loss

    Unintended weight loss due to malabsorption

  • Fever & Night Sweats

    Systemic inflammation causing fever episodes

  • Rectal Pain & Bleeding

    Inflammation affecting the rectum and colon lining

  • Inability to Defecate

    Despite urgency, inability to pass stool

Root Causes We Address

  • Gut Dysbiosis

    Imbalanced intestinal bacteria triggering inflammation

  • Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut)

    Damaged gut barrier allowing toxins into bloodstream

  • Food Sensitivities & Triggers

    Specific foods causing immune reactions

  • Chronic Stress & HPA Axis Dysfunction

    Stress hormones exacerbating gut inflammation

  • Immune System Dysregulation

    Overactive immune response attacking colon tissue

  • Nutritional Deficiencies

    Low vitamin D, zinc, omega-3s impacting healing

  • Pathogenic Infections

    C. diff, parasites, or opportunistic bacteria

  • Environmental Toxins

    Heavy metals and chemicals disrupting gut health

  • Medication Side Effects

    NSAIDs, antibiotics damaging intestinal lining

Advanced Functional Medicine

Our Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Options

Comprehensive, integrative therapies designed to heal your gut, reduce inflammation, and achieve lasting remission naturally.

Advanced GI Testing

Comprehensive stool analysis, microbiome mapping, food sensitivity testing, and inflammatory markers to identify your specific triggers and imbalances.

Personalized Diagnostics

Therapeutic Nutrition Protocols

Customized anti-inflammatory diets (SCD, Low-FODMAP, AIP) with targeted supplementation to heal the gut lining and reduce symptoms.

Evidence-Based Nutrition

Microbiome Restoration

Targeted probiotic therapy, prebiotic supplementation, and dysbiosis treatment to restore healthy gut bacteria balance and reduce inflammation.

Gut Microbiome Optimization

Leaky Gut Repair Protocols

L-glutamine, zinc carnosine, collagen peptides, and gut-healing botanicals to restore intestinal barrier integrity and stop immune activation.

Intestinal Barrier Healing

IV Therapy & Nutritional Support

Intravenous vitamin C, glutathione, B vitamins, and mineral replenishment to combat malnutrition, boost healing, and reduce systemic inflammation.

Rapid Nutrient Delivery

Peptide & Regenerative Therapy

BPC-157, thymosin beta-4, and other healing peptides to accelerate tissue repair, modulate immune function, and promote mucosal healing.

Advanced Tissue Regeneration

Additional Supportive Therapies

Herbal Medicine

Curcumin, boswellia, aloe vera

Stress Management

Vagal nerve stimulation, meditation

Low-Dose Naltrexone

Immune modulation therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen

Tissue oxygenation & healing

Expert IBD Specialists

Meet Your Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Team

Our board-certified functional medicine specialists have helped hundreds of patients achieve remission and reclaim their lives from ulcerative colitis.

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Dr. Trent Ryan

DC, DACNB, FACFN

Expert in functional gastroenterology and gut-brain axis therapy, specializing in natural remission protocols for inflammatory bowel diseases.

Board Certified Functional Neurology
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Richard Jaskwich

PA-C

Specialized in regenerative medicine and peptide therapy for IBD, focusing on gut healing and immune system modulation for lasting remission.

Regenerative Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Godfred Eyiah-Mensah

MD

Board-certified MD with expertise in functional medicine treatment of chronic GI conditions, integrating advanced therapies for UC remission.

Board Certified MD

Why Choose Our IBD Specialists

Board Certified

Functional Medicine Experts

Natural Remission

Drug-Reduction Focus

500+ IBD Patients

Successfully Treated

20+ Years

Combined Experience

Advanced Testing

Comprehensive GI Analysis

85%+ Remission Rate

Proven Results

Start Your Healing Journey

Schedule Your Ulcerative Colitis Consultation

Take the first step toward remission. Our specialists are here to create your personalized healing plan.

Contact Information

New Patients

(302) 999-3132

Current Patients

(302) 999-3131

Location

Kennedy Health Center
Wilmington, Delaware

Your Privacy Matters

All consultations are confidential and HIPAA compliant. We understand the sensitive nature of IBD and treat every patient with compassion and respect.

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