Ulcerative Colitis

Although extensive research has been done, it is unclear what causes the excessive immune response in IBD.

Some believe it is the body’s mistaken identification of good bacteria in the bowel as being dangerous, while others believe it is a foreign agent that triggers the immune system, which in turn, does not shut down properly.

Whatever the reason, this is a chronic condition which will continue to be a problem for sufferers for an extended period of time.

The primary difference between Crohn’s Disease and Crohn’s Disease may affect any portion of the digestive system and may occur in patches, with unaffected areas in between.

However, Crohn’s Disease primarily affects the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine.

On the other hand, Often, it is very difficult to determine which form of IBD a patient is suffering from and misdiagnosis is common.

Symptoms common of Irritable Bowel Disorder are diarrhea, abdominal pain...

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