Reducing Opioid Use in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Critical Need

In this MEDtalk, Dr. Mehdi Osooli, Epidemiologist at Karolinska Institutet, discusses his research on opioid use among patients with ulcerative colitis in Sweden. The study shows that opioid use was higher than in the general population, especially after diagnosis, with stronger opioids being used more frequently. Dr. Osooli emphasizes the importance of alternative pain management options and the need for ongoing monitoring and efficient treatment strategies.