Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are systemic diseases that manifest not only in the gut
and gastrointestinal tract, but also in the extraintestinal organs in many patients. The quality …

1.2. Definitions Ulcerative colitis [UC] is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes
continuous mucosal inflammation of the colon, usually without granulomas on biopsy. It …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic inflammatory disorder. These guidelines indicate the
preferred approach to the management of adults with UC and represent the official practice …

Crohn's disease is an idiopathic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology with genetic,
immunologic, and environmental influences. The incidence of Crohn's disease has steadily …

A number of environmental factors have been associated with the development of IBD.
Alteration of the gut microbiota, or dysbiosis, is closely linked to initiation or progression of …

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used for their anti-
inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties. However, their use is often associated …

11.1. General The treatment strategy for ulcerative colitis [UC] is mainly based on the
severity, distribution [proctitis, left-sided, extensive] 1 and pattern of disease. The latter …

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can damage the gastrointestinal tract,
causing widespread morbidity and mortality. Although mechanisms of damage involve the …

Extraintestinal manifestations (EIM) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are frequent and
may occur before or after IBD diagnosis. EIM may impact the quality of life for patients with …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which affects millions of people worldwide, includes two
separate diseases: Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Although the …