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Review
. 2023 Sep;50(3):411-427.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.009. Epub 2023 May 10.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Lia Pierson Bruner  1 , Anna Marie White  2 , Siobhan Proksell  3
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Review

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Lia Pierson Bruner et al. Prim Care. 2023 Sep.

Abstract

Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis, the predominant forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), occur in approximately 1% of the population and are typically characterized by chronic diarrhea (with or without bleeding), abdominal pain, and weight loss. The diagnosis is based on history, physical examination, laboratory studies, and endoscopic evaluation. Extraintestinal manifestations may coincide with or precede IBD diagnosis. Treatments have markedly advanced in the past decade, resulting in improved outcomes. IBD, itself, as well as immunosuppressive therapy can increase rates of certain conditions, making collaboration between primary care and gastroenterology imperative for ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Keywords: Chronic diarrhea; Crohn disease; Immunosuppression; Inflammatory bowel disease; Ulcerative colitis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure Dr L.P. Bruner and Dr A.M. White have nothing to disclose. Dr S. Proksell has given paid educational talks at conferences on inflammatory bowel disease for the Gastrointestinal and Liver Association of the Americas, Baptist Health System Education, and HCP Live.

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