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  • Inflammatory bowel disease
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      Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

      IBD refers to a group of lifelong diseases that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. The two main types are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

      IBD overview
      Types of IBD

      Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the main types of IBD. Each affects the digestive tract.

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      How is IBD diagnosed?

      There’s no single medical test for IBD, but there are different diagnostic tests and procedures.

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  • Crohn’s disease
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      Crohn’s disease

      One of the main types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease is a lifelong condition, and it’s usually progressive.

      Crohn’s overview
      Diagnosing Crohn’s

      There’s no single medical test for Crohn’s, but there are different diagnostic tests and procedures.

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      Managing Crohn’s

      Living with Crohn’s means it’s not always possible to be symptom-free. But there are things you can do to help manage flare-ups.

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      Treating Crohn’s

      It’s important to work with your care team to ensure your approach to treatment works for you.

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  • Ulcerative colitis
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      Ulcerative colitis

      One of the most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC) is a lifelong condition, and it can be progressive in some people.

      UC overview
      Diagnosing UC

      There’s no single medical test for UC, but there are different diagnostic tests and procedures.

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      Managing UC

      Living with UC means it’s not always possible to be symptom-free. But there are things you can do to help manage flare-ups.

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      Treating UC

      It’s important to work with your care team to ensure your approach to treatment works for you.

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      Community

      Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects roughly 2.4 million Americans. You’re not alone, and we can help you connect with others.

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      Real people, real stories

      Hearing from other people who share similar experiences can be helpful in navigating your journey.

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  • Resources & support
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      Resources & support

      We’re here to support you with tools that we hope can help you on your journey.

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      IBD Glossary

      Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can mean learning a lot of new terms. We have a glossary that can help.

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      IBD FAQs

      Find straightforward answers to common questions about IBD, Crohn’s, and UC.

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      Your Crohn’s disease support guide

      Your ulcerative colitis support guide

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