The ailments of Crohn's disease(CD) and ulcerative colitis(UC) are grouped under the umbrella term of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Ucerative colitis(UC) which is characterised as a persistent inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Long-lasting inflammation causes GI tract damage.inflammatory colitis. In UC, the colon is the only organ that experiences inflammatory response and morphologic alterations. In 95% of cases, the rectum is affected, with varying degrees of proximal extension.
Crohn's disease: Unlike UC, the CD can affect any section of the gastrointestinal system, including the oropharynx and perianal region. The phrase "skip regions" refers to how the normal bowel regularly divides diseased portions. Sinus tracts or fistulas can occur due to transmural inflammation and frequently penetrates through the serosa.
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