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Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, includes Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Both are lifelong conditions, and neither currently has a cure.

What is Crohn's Disease?

Crohn's Disease causes inflammation anywhere in the digestive tract. It can lead to pain, fatigue, weight loss, and ongoing digestive issues. It affects more than 1 million Americans.

What is Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative Colitis causes inflammation in the colon and rectum. It can bring abdominal pain, frequent bowel movements, and bleeding. It affects more than 900,000 Americans.

3 million Americans live with IBD

1 in 100 people will be diagnosed

Both conditions are lifelong

Why it matters

IBD can be invisible, but no one living with it should feel unseen. Awareness makes room for empathy, research, and hope.