Clinical Overview
Inflammatory bowel disease includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions cause inflammation in the digestive tract and can alternate between active symptoms and periods of remission. They differ from IBS and need a confirmed diagnosis and ongoing follow-up.
Common Symptoms
- Persistent diarrhea, sometimes with blood
- Abdominal pain, urgency or fatigue
- Unintentional weight loss or fever
Causes & Contributing Factors
Diagnostic Evaluation Procedures
- Blood and stool tests to assess inflammation and exclude infection
- Colonoscopy with biopsies when indicated
- Small bowel imaging in selected patients
Treatment & Management Protocol
When should I see a gastroenterologist?
Seek assessment if symptoms persist, recur, disturb sleep or affect eating and daily activities. Tests and treatment are selected for your history and examination; not everyone needs every test listed above.
Warning signs: seek urgent care
Vomiting blood, black tarry stools, fainting, new confusion, severe persistent abdominal pain, or fever with jaundice require urgent hospital assessment. Do not wait for an appointment response.
Liver care in Jodhpur · Gastroenterology consultationFrequently asked questions
How is IBD different from IBS?
IBD includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which cause inflammation in the digestive tract. IBS is a different disorder; blood in stools, fever or weight loss needs investigation.