A review of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment methods of inflammatory bowel disease

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are classified as chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) which have similar symptoms and lead to digestive disorders and inflammation in the digestive system. The reason why they occur is still a mystery. A number of factors can be attributed...

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Published in:Journal of medicine and life 2019-04, Vol.12 (2), p.113-122
Main Authors: Seyedian, Seyed Saeid, Nokhostin, Forogh, Malamir, Mehrdad Dargahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Colon
Crohn's disease
Developing countries
Diarrhea
Esophagus
Gastroenterology
Immune response
Inflammation
Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel diseases
Intestine
Large intestine
LDCs
Pain
Quality of life
Review
Small intestine
Systematic review
Ulcerative colitis
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Summary:Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are classified as chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) which have similar symptoms and lead to digestive disorders and inflammation in the digestive system. The reason why they occur is still a mystery. A number of factors can be attributed to the prevalence of CD and UC, some of which include geographical location, inappropriate diet, genetics, and inappropriate immune response. Both diseases are more often diagnosed in urban areas compared to rural areas and both have their own challenges and side effects, but the patients can still have a good quality of life. Given the fact that the prevalence of this disease is higher at younger ages and that it disrupts half the life of the patient, it will, most likely, become a major health problem in the near future, even in developing countries. By reviewing valid scientific resources and evaluating new methods of addressing this disease, the present study aims to provide researchers and patients with new insights into this field and facilitate access to new treatments.
ISSN:1844-122X
1844-3117
DOI:10.25122/jml-2018-0075