To keep the body healthy, the digestion process must be fine, any kind of problem in it can affect the whole body. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is one such problem that is affecting a large number of people.
IBD is a group of intestinal disorders that cause chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. In other words, IBD is a condition that refers to diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day is observed every year on 19 May to raise awareness about the increasing cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease globally and educate people about prevention. Health experts say the way people's lifestyles are seen deteriorating, it is very important to know about these diseases and keep defending them.
Know about inflammatory bowel disease
IBD mainly refers to two diseases.
Ulcerative colitis – In this, inflammation and sores (ulcers) develop in the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.
Crohn's disease - inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. Crohn's disease most commonly affects the small intestine.
IBD is primarily considered an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body's immune system attacks its healthy tissue. Why this happens is not yet well understood.
What are the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
IBD, since it is a problem related to digestive health, can cause many stomach problems. It is quite common to have frequent diarrhea because the affected part of the intestine is not able to absorb water properly. Apart from this, these problems also need to be taken care of.
The problem of frequent bleeding from defecation.
Abdominal pain, cramping, and bloating due to a problem in the intestines.
Weight loss and anemia, which can lead to problems related to physical development in children.
Who is at risk of these problems?
Studies suggest that it may be genetic, with people who have a parent or family history of IBD having a higher risk of developing it. Apart from this, due to bacterial or viral infection in the digestive tract, the immune response can be triggered, due to which inflammation in the digestive tract is also common.
Smoking is considered one of the main risk factors for Crohn's disease in IBD.
Treating and Preventing Inflammatory Bowel Disease
There is no specific treatment for IBD, but supportive treatment focuses on reducing inflammation and relieving symptoms. IBD often causes problems in different parts of the body, so the course of care also seeks to improve the quality of life for people with IBD. It can be controlled through medicines and lifestyle changes depending on the condition of the patient.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Exercise regularly.
If you smoke, quit it.
If you have been having stomach problems for some time, then definitely take the advice of an expert in this regard.
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