“All Disease Begins in the Gut” – Hippocrates
IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD occurs in ~1% of the population.
Definition
IBD is a condition characterized as chronic inflammation in certain sites of the GI tract that can come and go. It is due to an abnormal immune reaction.
Signs & Symptoms
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Diarrhea
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Abdominal pain
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Blood in stools
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Weight loss
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Fever
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Fatigue