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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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In Context

  • A girl from Andhra Pradesh was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease.

About Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • A chronic autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract, causing inflammation and ulcers.

Types of IBD:

  • Ulcerative Colitis: Limited to the inner lining (mucosa) of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.
  • Crohn’s Disease: Can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus.

 Treatment:

  • There is no cure for IBD, but treatments aim to manage symptoms.
  • Steroids and Biologics are used to control inflammation and suppress the immune system.
  • Maintaining remission with milder immunosuppressants.

Rising Cases in India

  • Rising cases in India are attributed to lifestyle changes, including the adoption of a Westernized diet.