Loss of Appetite and Weight Loss...Weight loss is a typical symptom of the inflammatory bowel diseases of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Weight loss is an indication of malnutrition caused by not getting enough calories... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Fever and Night Sweats...Fever, or a higher body temperature than normal, is one of the more common symptoms of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Crohn’s and UC are the 2 main forms... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Constipation and Incomplete Bowel Emptying...Constipation is a problem many people experience. Constipation refers to difficult and infrequent bowel movements. For people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), constipation is complicated by other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Abdominal Pain and Cramps...On-and-off abdominal pain and cramps are some of the most common symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Pain and cramping are particularly common symptoms if you have inflammation in... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Urgency and Incontinence...Accidental bowel leakage can be a devastating symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a source of considerable embarrassment for some people. It may cause them to withdraw from... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Rectal Bleeding...Rectal bleeding can be a sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or its complications. Bleeding in the digestive tract presents in a number of different ways. For example, you might... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Diarrhea...Diarrhea is defined as loose, watery stool that occurs more than 3 times per day. Diarrhea that lasts for 4 weeks or more is considered chronic diarrhea. Diarrhea is a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms and Complications...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the digestive tract. There are 2 main types of IBD which affect different parts of the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine. Crohn’s... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Myths and Misconceptions...There are many myths when it comes to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Unfortunately, many people do not understand the conditions, leading to misconceptions. We're here... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Research...While there are treatments and surgical interventions available that can treat the symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), there is no cure... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children and Teens...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is more common in adults than children. Nevertheless, between 5% and 25% of cases of IBD are diagnosed during childhood... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Toxic Megacolon...Toxic megacolon is a severe, life-threatening complication of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the two major forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). When toxic megacolon occurs, the large intestine (colon) begins... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Liver Disease...Your liver plays many important roles, including: There are special considerations for people who have overlapping inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease. Medications that treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Gallstones...Bile is a fluid that helps you to digest fat. The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder. Bile is made up of water, bile salts, cholesterol, and... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Osteoporosis...Osteoporosis is a condition that makes your bones weaker and more likely to break. There is a link between having inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and a greater risk of osteoporosis... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Anemia...If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen throughout your body. In people with inflammatory bowel disease, anemia is the most common complication to occur outside of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Colon Cancer...Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Less than 1% of these cases are related to inflammatory... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Malnutrition...Malnutrition occurs when you do not get enough of 1 or more nutrients that your body needs to thrive. There are many reasons why people with inflammatory bowel disease are... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
What is an Anal Fissure...Inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause complications to the tissue around the anus, like anal fissures. An anal fissure is a split or tear at... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Mucosal Damage...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, causes damage to the lining of the digestive tract. The digestive tract is made of several different layers (Figure). Crohn’s disease... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
