Rise in IBD cases among youngsters; doctors suggest to eat homemade food
There is a notable increase in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases among young adults, according to experts from Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital. IBD includes conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, which can lead to serious health issues if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Doctors recommend a balanced, fiber-rich diet and lifestyle changes to help manage and potentially reduce the risk of IBD.
- ▪IBD is characterized by chronic inflammation of the intestine and includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
- ▪Symptoms of IBD can be mistaken for other common conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis.
- ▪The rise in IBD cases is linked to urbanization, dietary changes, and lifestyle factors.
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There’s a steady rise in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic immune-mediated inflammation of the intestine, particularly among young adults, warned experts from Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital here on Saturday.Speaking to media persons, the doctors said that IBD mainly includes two major conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Unlike temporary digestive illnesses, food intolerance, or irritable bowel syndrome, these diseases cause persistent inflammation in the digestive tract and can lead to ulcers, bleeding, weight loss, anaemia, intestinal narrowing, fistulae, and abscesses.These chronic intestinal disorders commonly present with symptoms such as persistent diarrhoea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, fever and recurrent…
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