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By: Boris Eng and Dominic MoscarelloInflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)What is IBD?(IBD) inflammatory bowel disease (not irritable bowel syndrome )Ulcerative Colitis Crohns Disease. Idiopathic diseaseBowel: any part of the alimentary canal that is lower than the stomach. Remission is the disappearance of the symptoms and pains, temporary /permanent.

What is Crohns Disease?Any part of alimentary canal (bowel parts)Common: Last part of the small intestine (terminal ileum) and parts of the large intestine. Children with Crohns disease may not grow properly during puberty. Poor muscle and frail

What is Ulcerative Colitis?Limited to the colon (large intestine)

How is it Diagnosed?Inflammation of the intestinal tractSores on the intestinal tractAbdominal painFatigue DiarrheaBlood or mucus in fecesSymptoms can come or goCrohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis have different symptomsExperts think that IBD is connected with the immune systemWhat are the Mechanisms of IBD?Affects the digestive track: swollen intestines cease to function efficiently, results in bad digestion. Malabsorption of nutrients: swelling of the intestine would reduce surface area of the microfibers, thus reducing nutrients absorbed.

How can it be Treated?No cure known for IBD yetSymptoms can be relieved by drugs and surgeryUlcerative colitis can be removed surgicallyNot a death sentence but is with you for lifeThere is a foundation that is looking for a cure, the CCFA

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