Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Epidemiology, Evaluation, Treatment, and Health Maintenance

N C Med J. 2016 May-Jun;77(3):198-201. doi: 10.18043/ncm.77.3.198.

Abstract

The incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease are rising. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis each have distinct features. Treatments are changing rapidly, and there are many new drugs in the pipeline. Health maintenance also plays a key role in the care of this patient population.

MeSH terms

  • Health Promotion*
  • Humans
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / diagnosis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / epidemiology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / therapy*