Autoimmune Series: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Effects on Oral Health

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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), a group of autoimmune diseases, cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Doctors primarily identify two main diseases in this group: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Over time, the symptoms of chronic inflammation damage the GI tract, consequently causing discomfort and painful symptoms for those affected. Two Diseases Although the … Read more