Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an ongoing problem that causes inflammation and swelling in the digestive tract. The irritation causes bleeding sores, known as ulcers, to form along the digestive tract. Symptoms include abdominal pain and cramping as well as bloody diarrhea. The two main types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease.
LINKS
Digestive Health Additional Resources
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America: Maintenance Therapy in IBD
Research Shows Promise of Pineapple Extract for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
EN ESPAÑOL
Medline Plus: Colitis Ulcerativa
Medline Plus: Enfermedad de Crohn
SOURCES
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The National Women s Health Information Center