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The term IBD refers to two inflammatory conditions known as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. If you've ever wondered what IBD is and the symptoms experienced by sufferers, here is everything you need to know. (function (d, s, n) { var js, fjs = d.

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These conditions are characterised by "chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract." This "prolonged inflammation results in damage to the GI tract." Crohn’s disease .