Comprised between ulcerative colitis and crohn's )Inflammatory bowel disease[IBD])

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for two conditions (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) Ulcerative colitis only affects the colon (large intestine). Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. Prolonged inflammation results in damage to the GIT, these will lead to many morphological changes. The exact cause of IBD is unknown, but IBD is the result of a defective immune system. A properly functioning immune system attacks foreign organisms, such as viruses and bacteria, to protect the body. In IBD, the immune system responds incorrectly to environmental triggers, which causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. There also appears to be a genetic component—someone with a family history of IBD is more likely to develop this inappropriate immune response. (IBD) is characterized by many symptoms such as recurrent episodes of abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea and weight loss