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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Description:

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the digestive tract. The two main types of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis affects only the colon and rectum.

Symptoms:

Symptoms of IBD can vary widely and may include:

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Blood in the stool
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Fever

Associated Diseases:

IBD is associated with several other diseases, including:

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Sjogren's syndrome
• Thyroid disease

Did you Know ?

Approximately 3 million Americans have IBD, and the incidence is rising.