inflammatory bowel disease Flashcards by Zara R | Brainscape

Q

define IBD

A

chronic inflammation of GI tract

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what are the two forms of IBD?

A

Ulcerative colitis
crohns disease
- they both have inflamed intestines resulting in malabsorption

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what are the risk factors for IBD?

A

bimodal age
- 15-20 or 55+
white people
jews
family history
smoking- specifically crohns
HLA- B27 gene

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