Do I Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

Do you have persistent diarrhea?

Do you have abdominal pain and cramping?

Do you have bloating?

Do you have an urgent need to move bowels?

Do you have sensation of incomplete evacuation?

Do you have blood in your stool (rectal bleeding)?

Do you have reduced appetite?

Did you lose weight unintentionally?

Do you feel fatigue (extreme tiredness)?

Do you have a diagnosis of anemia?

Do you have a close relative, such as a parent or sibling with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Inflammatory bowel disease is a medical condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It is an umbrella term that is used to describe two disorders: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Ulcerative colitis is characterized by inflammation and ulcers along the surface lining of the rectum and large intestine, while Crohn's disease refers to an inflammatory process that can occur in any part of the digestive tract (from the mouth to the anus), and can affect the deeper layers of the digestive tract. IBD can be a very painful and debilitating condition.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Inflammatory bowel disease is a medical term that refers to a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation along your digestive tract. Anyone can get IBD, but it is most often diagnosed in people between the ages of 15 and 40. The exact cause is not known, but IBD is thought to be the result of a malfunction of your immune system, which reacts inadequately to environmental triggers. Also, IBD tends to run in families. A diagnosis is based on various tests, including laboratory tests, endoscopic and imaging procedures.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Inflammatory bowel disease is a medical condition that refers to an inflammation along your digestive tract. Prolonged inflammation of your digestive tract disrupts its normal function, causing a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, fatigue, and weight loss. IBD can interfere with your daily activities, and in some cases can lead to serious complications. There is no cure for IBD. The treatment goal is to reduce inflammation of the intestines, alleviate the symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Treatment involves medications and surgery.