Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two common types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. They are similar in symptoms, presentation and treatment but have some distinctive characteristics. Test your IBD IQ and see if you can tell the difference between the two.
by Dr. Todd Eisner
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Sorry! While rectal bleeding can occur in Crohn's disease, it is more common in ulcerative colitis. The reason for this is that ulcerative colitis always involves the rectum. Additionally, there is always damage to the mucosa, or inner lining of t... Read More >
(1 out of 1 ) Correct!
Correct! While rectal bleeding can occur in Crohn's disease, it is more common in ulcerative colitis. The reason for this is that ulcerative colitis always involves the rectum. Additionally, there is always damage to the mucosa, or inner lining of... Read More >
Sorry! While rectal bleeding can occur in Crohn's disease, it is more common in ulcerative colitis. The reason for this is that ulcerative colitis always involves the rectum. Additionally, there is always damage to the mucosa, or inner lining of the colon. Crohn's disease on the other hand can involve the entire GI tract. When it does involve the colon (2/3 of the time) the disease frequently spares the rectum.
Correct! While rectal bleeding can occur in Crohn's disease, it is more common in ulcerative colitis. The reason for this is that ulcerative colitis always involves the rectum. Additionally, there is always damage to the mucosa, or inner lining of the colon. Crohn's disease on the other hand can involve the entire GI tract. When it does involve the colon (2/3 of the time) the disease frequently spares the rectum.
