Description
Ongoing inflammation of all or part of the intestines.
Overview
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is ongoing inflammation of all or part of the intestines. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are types of IBD.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include diarrhea, blood in the stool, belly pain and cramping, fatigue, and weight loss.
Treatments
A variety of medicines can help ease the inflammation that triggers symptoms.
Last Updated: September 27th, 2024
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