IBD, or inflammatory bowel disease, is a class of persistent inflammatory gastrointestinal illnesses affecting millions worldwide. The gastrointestinal system is made up of multiple hollow organs, including the mouth, the throat, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.

Depending on the precise kind of IBD, symptoms might vary significantly from one individual to another. Common IBD symptoms include:

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss & Fatigue
• Blood in the stool
• Fever and inflammation
• Reduced appetite

There is yet no known cause for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), but it could be brought on by:

Immune system weakness: The gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed when the immune system reacts inappropriately to environmental triggers like viruses or bacteria.

An inherited propensity: People with an IBD family history are more prone to have this abnormal immune response.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, if untreated or inadequately managed, can result in several consequences, such as:

• Malnutrition – Deficits in vitamins and minerals, and malnutrition are caused by chronic inflammation and decreased nutrient absorption.
• Obstructions – Bowel obstructions can result from narrowing parts of the intestine caused by scarring and inflammation.
• Colon cancer – People with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease for a long time are more susceptible to colon cancer.