Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn's Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of chronic disorders that cause inflammation or ulceration in the small and large intestines. Most often IBD is classified as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's Disease but may be referred to as colitis, enteritis, ileitis, and proctitis. Ulcerative colitis causes ulceration and inflammation of the inner lining of intestines while Crohn's disease is an inflammation that extends into the deeper layers of the intestinal …showed first 75 words of 665 total…

…showed last 75 words of 665 total…and doctor to consider carefully the benefits and risks of surgery compared with other treatments. Most people with this disease continue to lead useful and productive lives. Between periods of disease activity, patients may feel quite well and be free of symptoms. Even though there may be long-term needs for medicine and even periods of hospitalization, most patients are able to hold productive jobs, marry, raise families, and function successfully at home and in society.