Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) are chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that primarily include Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both conditions are marked by periods of remission and flare-ups, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. While the exact cause is unknown, IBD is thought to arise from an interplay of genetic, […]
Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) encompass a wide range of conditions that affect the structure and function of the digestive system. These disorders can involve any part of the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus, as well as associated organs such as the liver, pancreas, and […]
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) are chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by periods of flare-ups and remissions. The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). These conditions involve complex interactions between genetic, environmental, and immunologic factors. Etiopathogenesis 1. Genetic Factors: There is a genetic predisposition to IBD, […]
