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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pictures : A Visual Gui

by Prince_of_ Malk on October 04, 2011

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pictures : A Visual Guide to IBD

What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to chronic conditions that cause inflammation in some part of the intestines. The intestinal walls become swollen, inflamed, and develop ulcers, which can cause discomfort and serious digestive problems. The exact symptoms depend on which part of the digestive tract is involved.

Types of IBD: Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is a form of IBD that can occur anywhere along the digestive tract – from the mouth to the anus. It affects the deeper layers of the digestive lining and can occur as "skip lesions" between healthy areas. Crohn's often involves the small intestine, the colon, or both. Internal tissues may develop shallow, crater-like areas or deeper sores and a cobblestone pattern, as seen here.

Types of IBD: Ulcerative Colitis

Unlike Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis only involves the colon and rectum. Inflammation and ulcers typically affect only the innermost lining in these areas, compared with the deeper lesions seen in Crohn's disease. Often only the lower (sigmoid) colon is affected, but it can occur higher up, too. The more of the colon that is affected, the worse the symptoms will be.

Symptoms of IBD

The symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are similar:

  • Abdominal pain or cramping
  • Diarrhea multiple times per day
  • Bloody stools
  • Weight loss
Other Symptoms of IBD

People with IBD may have symptoms outside the digestive tract, such as:

  • Mouth sores and skin problems
  • Arthritis
  • Eye problems that affect vision

What Causes IBD?

Doctors aren't sure what causes IBD. Most believe something triggers the body's immune system to produce an unhealthy inflammatory reaction in the digestive tract. Ongoing research has uncovered specific genes linked to ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Who Gets IBD?

IBD strikes men and women equally. It most often begins during the teenage years or early adulthood, but can develop at other times, too. People with a family history of IBD are at least 10 times more likely to develop the condition than those with no history. Caucasians and people of Jewish descent also have an increased risk.

IBD Is not IBS

IBD is sometimes confused with IBS, which stands for irritable bowel syndrome. Both conditions can cause chronic digestive problems, but there are significant differences between the two. People with IBD have inflammation, ulcers, and other damage visible inside the digestive tract. In contrast, there is no damage in IBS, despite symptoms such as cramping, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is much more common but less serious than IBD.

Conditions that Mimic IBD

There are other digestive disorders that may initially be mistaken for IBD. The symptoms of diverticulitis are belly pain, bloating, and diarrhea – much like IBD – but this condition involves inflamed or infected pouches along the colon wall. Another

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\/\/HiT RoSe · Become a Fan

GREAT POST THANKS FOR HEALTH TIPS

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