Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. Types of IBD include:

• Ulcerative colitis. This condition causes long-lasting inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. For more information about Ulcerative colitis click this link to : National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• Crohn’s disease. This type of IBD is characterized by inflammation of the lining of your entire digestive tract, which often spreads deep into affected tissues. For more information about Crohn’s disease click this link to : National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease usually involve loose stools sometimes with blood, abdominal pain, fatigue and weight loss. There are various effective treatment options available which can be tailored to the individual patient.

You can find more information about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at :

• Crohns Colitis Foundation
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• Cornerstones Checklist for IBD Patients