Inflammatory bowel disease

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Contents 1 See for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts

See for

autoimmune inflammatory bowel disease, IBD

Broader Terms

enteritis

Narrower Terms

Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

Facts

• Inflammatory bowel disease represents inflammation of the colon and rectum.
• Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease are abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and weight loss.
• Inflammatory bowel disease is inflammation of the intestinal lining caused by Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
• Inflammatory bowel disease is a serious condition, but with proper treatment and medical care, your child can enjoy a productive, normal life.
• The cause(s) of inflammatory bowel disease is not known.

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