Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
This is the inflammation of the GI tract including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, causing long-lasting injury and ulcers (open sore) in the inner lining of the intestine. The causes are not well-known but are associated with bacteria and virus infection.
Symptoms in GI system include abdominal pain or cramping, repeated low grade fever, repeated or consistent diarrhea. These are due to the chronic inflammation of GI. In severe cases, there is bloody stool or bloody diarrhea. Inflammatory bowel disease may lead to malnutrition and weight loss.
Please go to see your doctor if there are signs of GI inflammation as listed above.