IBD is actually a group of gastrointestinal disorders, usually chronic in nature, which are characterized by an increase in the number of inflammatory cells found in the lining of the stomach or intestinal tract.
diseases that cause inflammation of the bowel. IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
A chronic illness affecting the GI tract which is characterized by an unregulated, and often repetitive, inflammatory response. Two distinct disease entities have been categorized as IBD because of their many similarities in disease origin, course, and treatment -- Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's.
the general term for two inflammatory disorders affecting the intestines; also known as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
a term that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, marked by chronic inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the large intestine and/or the small intestine
a chronic disorder that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel disease.
Condition characterized by episodes of vomiting and diarrhea. Often diet related.
A disease in which chronic inflammation of the digestive system occurs; Two specific types of IBD are identified, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
common name for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease ( Website).
A general term to describe conditions that cause the colon and rectum to become inflamed. Conditions within IBD include Chronâ€(tm)s disease and ulcerative colitis.
pathology of the intestines such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Can impair digestion.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease are the two diseases that are known as IBD, which is characterized by inflammation of the small and large intestines.
The name given to diseases that cause inflammation in the intestines. The two most common inflammatory bowel diseases are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by inflammation of the affected tissues. Two of the most common Inflammatory Bowel Diseases are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Note: Not to be confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are the most common forms of IBD.
Also called IBD, this group of diseases is comprised predominately of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
diseases that cause irritation and ulcers in the intestinal tract. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common inflammatory bowel diseases.
an inflammation of the intestinal lining caused by Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
A general term for any disease characterized by inflammation of the bowel. Examples include colitis and Crohn's disease. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and weight loss.
long-lasting problems that cause irritation and ulcers in the GI tract -- the most common disorders are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
A disorder of the colon that causes stomach pain, constipation, and diarrhea.
Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease.
A collective term for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
a disease that results in inflammation of the bowel and may cause bloody diarrhea.
A condition that causes irritation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Anemia is a common complication of IBD, most often caused by iron deficiency due to gastrointestinal blood loss.
The name for a group of gastrointestinal disorders that affect your cat's stomach or intestinal tract function. Symptoms include: chronic vomiting, diarrhoea, and in some cases, weight loss and change in appetite. Some cats may defecate outside the litter tray, especially if diarrhoea is present.
Inflammation of the bowel. Symptoms vary, depending on the area of the bowel affected and the degree of inflammation. This refers to both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
The general name for diseases that cause inflammation in the intestine, the most common of which are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
An immune disorder that causes inflammation and ulcers in the GI tract. The two types of inflammatory bowel diseases are Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. It can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding.
The classification of disease that includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
inflammation in the small or large intestine
A group of chronic intestinal diseases characterized by inflammation of the bowel -- the large or small intestine. The most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease . See the entire definition of Inflammatory bowel disease
Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Crohn's disease is extreme thickening of the walls of the intestine at the junction of the small and large intestines. Ulcerative colitis is inflammation of the small intestine and rectum, causing diarrhoea and bleeding.
A general term that refers to the inflammation of the colon and rectum. Inflammatory bowel disease includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Bowel problems related to irritation and ulcers in gastrointestinal tract.
The classification of disease that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
A group of conditions that cause swelling and inflammation in the intestines. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main types of inflammatory bowel disease; however, they are very different diseases.
A chronic inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract but most commonly affects a part of the small intestine.
In medicine, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions of the large intestine and, in some cases, the small intestine. It should not be confused with IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, which is an inconvenient yet more innocent disease.