Pharmacy Clinical Pearl of the Day: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Symptoms of IBD include diarrhea, fatigue, abdominal pain, cramping, blood in stool, reduced appetite, and weight loss.

Clinical Pearl of the Day: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

IBD: Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.

Explanation:

Types of IBD include:
- Ulcerative colitis: A condition that causes inflammation and ulcers along the large intestine and rectum
- Crohn disease: A condition causing inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract, especially the deeper layers
Symptoms of IBD include diarrhea, fatigue, abdominal pain, cramping, blood in stool, reduced appetite, and weight loss.
Treatment options: Anti-inflammatory drugs, immune suppressants, biologic drugs, antibiotics, pain relievers, anti-diarrheal drugs, vitamins and supplements.

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