📋Overview
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an umbrella term for conditions involving chronic inflammation of the digestive tissues, most commonly classified as either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. These disorders are distinguished by the specific areas of the gastrointestinal tract they affect and the depth of the inflammation within the bowel wall.
These immune-mediated disorders are characterized by a chronic course that distinguishes them from temporary infections or functional bowel issues. The condition involves a persistent inflammatory response that can lead to structural changes in the digestive tract over time.
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