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Definition of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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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 (GI) tract.1

Prolonged inflammation results in damage to the GI tract.

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Shouldn't that be Inflammatory Bowel Disease not Irritable?

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Yes indeed. I should know better.

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