Inflammatory bowel disease is the source of two serious digestive diseases: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn's disease is a condition that affects the upper part of the digestive tract, especially the intestines. It causes inflammation that can be both incredibly painful and force a person to change many aspects of their life, for example, their diet. Ulcerative colitis is similar to Crohn's disease in that it is caused by severe inflammation. However, this disease affects the rectum and colon.
The cause of irritable bowel disorders is not definitively known. However, certain patterns have been observed. These conditions have been linked to genetics, high stress levels, and use of prescription medications containing the active ingredient isotretinoin.
Ulcerative colitis has symptoms very similar to other digestive disorders. However, some symptoms can be very telling, allowing this condition to be diagnosed. Diarrhea that is accompanied by thick blood or mucus is a common sign. Abdominal pain will be slightly different with this condition than with Crohn's disease. The pain will be on the left side of the body.
There are also visual ways to diagnosis ulcerative colitis. If a doctor finds that there is no healthy tissue in the colon and chronic inflammation, this condition is likely the source.
Sometimes the symptoms of this condition can occur separate from the disease. It may have no relationship to IBD. Other illnesses can cause digestive tract inflammation. Some conditions cause severe inflammation in many parts of the body. IBD will typically create severe problems only in the digestive system. Therefore, if IBD symptoms are experienced with such conditions as joint problems and skin problems, the diagnosis may be different.
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