Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Causes, symptoms and support
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for chronic, immune-mediated conditions that cause ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract. The two main forms are:
Crohn’s disease, which can affect any part of the digestive tract from mouth to anus.
Ulcerative colitis, which primarily affects the colon and rectum.
Unlike functional gut disorders such as IBS, IBD causes visible inflammation and tissue damage, which can be seen on imaging or during a colonoscopy. Symptoms often...