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Inflammatory bowel disease refers to two different but related diseases.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease are incurable chronic diseases of the intestinal tract. The two diseases are often grouped together as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) because of their similar symptoms. As many as four million people (including one million Americans, 23,000 Australians, and 250,000 Canadians) worldwide suffer from a form IBD.
Crohns disease can affect the small and large intestine as well as other organs in the digestive tract. Unlike ulcerative colitis, which only affects the inner layer, Crohns disease commonly involves all layers of the intestinal wall.
Ulcerative colitis, affects the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The disease does not affect the small intestine.
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What does the medical abbreviation ibd mean?
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are two medical disorders that fall under the umbrella of "inflammatory bowel disease." A collection of intestinal conditions known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Can Inflammatory bowel disease cause polyps?
Inflammatory bowel disease may cause growth of polyps and pseudo-polyps
Inflammatory bowel disease and cancer is the same?
No. While patients of some inflammatory bowel diseases can be more susceptible to cancer it is not the same disease. Inflammatory disease is a chronic inflammation of the bowel. Cancer is unregulated cell growth anywhere in the body.
What has the author Timothy R Orchard written?
Timothy R. Orchard has written: 'Inflammatory bowel disease' -- subject(s): Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Atlases, Inflammatory bowel diseases
What specialist is needed for inflammatory bowel disease?
Gastroenterologist
What is the name of the inflammatory bowel disease in the last portion of the ileum?
Crohn disease
What has the author Stephen J Bickston written?
Stephen J. Bickston has written: 'Handbook of inflammatory bowel disease' -- subject(s): Inflammatory bowel diseases, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Handbooks, manuals
What was the first cure for inflammatory bowel disease?
there is no cure, only treatment
What is the description of chrones disease?
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. The inflammation caused by Crohn's disease almost always spreads deep into the layers of affected bowel tissue.
What is a good inflammatory bowel disease diet?
When you have IBD, it's best to eat foods that are high in fiber and avoid greasy, fried foods. You can find information on what to eat for the inflammatory bowel diet at http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/eating-plan-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease and http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/dietandnutrition/f/dietibd.htm
What is the impact of massage therapy on those who suffer from chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
A study found that massage therapy can have a powerful effect upon psycho-emotional distress in persons suffering from chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
How can I find more information about diet and inflammatory bowel disease?
To find more information about diet and inflammatory bowel disease you could speak with a local health professional, doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. As well you can check in a local hospital.
