Types of inflammatory bowel disease
Content provided by Healthwise
Types of inflammatory bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are the most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Some people have a nonspecific form of IBD that is like ulcerative colitis but doesn't have all its features. This may be a different type of ulcerative colitis.
For up to 10% of people who have symptoms, neither Crohn's disease nor ulcerative colitis can be diagnosed.1 These people have a form of IBD called indeterminate colitis, which doctors believe is a combination of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
References
Citations
Sands BE (2006). Crohn's disease. In M Feldman et al., eds., Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 8th ed., vol. 2, pp. 2459–2498. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Michele Cronen |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Last Updated | October 24, 2006 |
| Last updated: | October 24, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Monica Rhodes |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Terrina Vail |
© 1995-2007, Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. By using AOL Body, you indicate that you have read, understood, and agreed to our Terms of Service, and AOL Body Advertising Policy. Read more about our content partners.
Search
Where Does it Hurt?
If you're experiencing aches and pains we can help you find answers. Find out what your symptoms mean for your health.
