Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease affects thousands of people of varying ages around the United States. The problem actually refers to a family of illnesses: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. This Web guide helps you differentiate between these conditions, learn about their diagnosis and treatment options, and find support resources online.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
For a general review of inflammatory bowel disease and its possible causes, as well as answers to some frequently asked questions about the illness, explore the sites included in this section.
Insights for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease is commonly abbreviated as IBD.
- For another approach to learning about IBD, watch videos on gastrointestinal health at Medical News Today.
Top Sites for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cleveland Clinic
provides a helpful overview of inflammatory bowel disease, including genetic characteristics that may contribute to the condition, information about treating pediatric IBD and answers to some commonly asked questions.
The National Women’s Health Information Center
lists the risk factors for developing IBD, and answers frequently asked questions. Learn how a healthy digestive system is supposed to work, compared to a person experiencing inflammatory bowel disease.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
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What is Crohn’s Disease?
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Connecting With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients
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