True workplace inclusivity means supporting employees with chronic, often invisible conditions. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects millions of professionals worldwide, impacting daily life, energy and productivity.This World IBD Day, let’s advocate for understanding, flexible workplaces, and healthcare support. 💼💜

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISE SE IBD is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that cause swelling and inflammation of the tissues in the digestive tract Global Prevalence and Incidence Country-wise affected population Prevalence 2.4-3.1M 229.7 per 100,000 2.5-3 M Incidence Low Low with increase 0.18 M High TYPES OF IBD Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease (CD): It can affect any part of the digestive tract from mouth to anus and causes deep, tissue-layer inflammation Ulcerative colitis (UC): It affects only the colon and rectum's inner lining, causing inflammation and ulcers DIAGNOSIS Blood Test Stool Test Upper Endoscopy Colonoscopy Tissue Biopsy Imaging Studies Risk factors Causes of inflammatory Bowel Disease Medium Women face a higher risk of CD; men face a higher risk of UC Smoking affects development and severity of Crohn's Commonly diagnosed between ages 15-35 Luminal Factors Microbiome Intestinal Immune System Alterations Environmental Factor Genetic Predisposition SYMPTOMS Loss of appetite Fatigue Stomach aches and cramps Weight loss Diarrhea Blood in your stool TREATMENT Surgery Bowel resection Top-down approach Nutritional support Probiotics Biologic therapy Adalimumab & Infliximab Immunosuppressants Methotrexate, Azathioprine & Mercaptopurine Corticosteroids Budesonide, Methylprednisolone & Prednisolone 5-ASA | Antibiotics 5 ASA- Mesalamine & Sulfasalazine | Antibiotics- Ciprofloxacin & Metronidazole Step-up approach Vyuhpharma® All Rights Reserved Note: This report is generated based on publicly available data

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