inflammatory bowel disease ↔ inflammation

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract [1], with subtypes like ulcerative colitis marked by continuous inflammation of the large intestine [2] and Crohn's disease causing inflammation anywhere in the GI tract [3]. Inflammation drives IBD, while IBD flares and disease states increase or worsen inflammation [4][5].

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What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Harvard Health Publishing 3 facts

claimInflammation is a driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, gallbladder, and small and large intestines.

claimCrohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract.

claimUlcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease marked by continuous inflammation of the large intestine.

How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org MD Anderson Cancer Center 2 facts

claimDisease states, such as cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, can cause or worsen inflammation in the body.

claimFlares of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease increase inflammation in the body.