Abstract

PATHAPHISIOLOGY OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES: AN OVERVIEW

Mishra Pooja*, Mahajan Ritu Priya, Sharma Ajay, Mahajan S.C., Govind Bhandari

Mahakal Institute of Pharmaceutical Studies, Ujjain (M.P.), India.

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red and swollen) with increasing incidence in Europe, Northern America and Asiatic countries such as china. The main forms of IBD are crohn’s Disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). IBD has a tremendous impact on quality of life due to a host of symptoms, as well as a substantial personal burden. There is often a lack of support, both in the broader community and among the families and coworkers of people with IBD, stemming from a lack of understanding of the disease and the intimate nature of symptoms. In India, there is a lack of public awareness of the impact of crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. Raising awareness is important to reduce the social stigma that is common with these diseases, and to help individuals maximize their overall quality of life. A better public understanding of IBD can also help to raise and direct funds for research, to improve the treatment of these diseases, and ultimately, to find a cure.

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