Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a broad term that describes conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two most common inflammatory bowel diseases are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Featured Resources
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: What is Crohn’s Disease?
- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: What is Ulcerative Colitis?
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases- Crohn’s Disease
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases- Ulcerative Colitis
- American College of Gastroenterology: IBD
Highlights
World IBD Day is May 19
World IBD Day raises awareness of inflammatory bowel disease.