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| − | + | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a broad term used to diagnose chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Its two most common forms are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. IBD is generally much more acute and serious than Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which affects the colon muscle's ability to contract.<ref name="rf1">http://www.cdc.gov/ibd/what-is-ibd.htm</ref> In IBD, the inflammation of the lower intestines often prevents food from being fully digested and stops the body from gaining nutrients from food. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, chronic pain and cramping in the abdominal muscles, fever and rectal bleeding.<ref name="rf2">http://www.ccfa.org/resources/diet-nutrition-ibd-2013.pdf</ref>. Although there is no known cure for IBD (and you should always seek treatment from a doctor if you have these symptoms), modifications to your diet may help ease some of your pain. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Avoiding Trigger Foods=== | ===Avoiding Trigger Foods=== | ||
