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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for two conditions (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Prolonged inflammation results in damage to the GI tract. Is it IBD different from IBS ? Yes , the two diseases are quite different .While diarrhea is present in […]
IBD has two types . Ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease These differ in their clinical presentation and course Ulcerative colitis may remain limited to rectum or whole of colon and rarely go to small bowel (backwash Ileitis ) While Crohn’s disease can affect whole of Gastrointestinal tract The patient may complain of pus or air […]
About 7 million people worldwide have IBD.1 Although it is not a common disease, an increasing number of people have been diagnosed over the last 20 years. It is affecting people in their productive years and unfortunately IBD is a lifelong disease, with remitting and relapsing course. Do note delay colonoscopic examination when your doctor […]
