Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Crohn’s vs Ulcerative Colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease , or IBD , is an umbrella term for chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. Its two main forms are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis . Both move through periods of active symptoms, called flares , and quieter periods, called remission . They may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss, intestinal ulcers, and long-term…