IBD is an abbreviation for Irritable Bowel Disease. IBD is an umbrella term for conditions that affect the GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Unfortunately, many of these conditions, especially left untreated may increase the risk of colon cancer. The two main conditions under the IBD umbrella are Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Following is a list of symptoms that the two above conditions commonly share. If you are having any of these symptoms on a regular basis, I suggest you see your doctor. There are treatments available that can be very helpful.
- Persistent diarrhea
- Rectal bleeding/bloody stools
- Loss of appetite/weight loss that is unintentional
- Urgent need to move bowels or the feeling of incomplete bowel movements
- Abdominal pain and cramping
- Loss of energy
- Low-grade fever
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