Characterised by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. Exact cause is unknown but thought to be a result of weekend immune system.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are types of IBD which differ in their site and depth of involvement.

Common symptoms include persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, bloody stools, weight loss, fatigue and anemia,
Diagnosed by a combination of endoscopy endoscopy ( for Crohn’s disease) or colonoscopy ( for ulcerative colitis) and imaging studies like Contrast radiography, MRI, CT scan, stool samples and blood tests.

Treatment includes – Oral medications, Intravenous medications ( in case of flares and acute symptoms) , biological agents and surgery ( in non responders) .