Indicaciones

La enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal es una condición en la que el revestimiento interno del tracto gastrointestinal se inflama produciendo úlceras y sangrado. Esta inflamación se produce a menudo en el colon.

Los pacientes con enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal presentan síntomas que incluyen diarrea, dolor abdominal, infecciones y sangrado.

La enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal se clasifica bajo dos nombres principales: la enfermedad de Crohn, que involucra el tracto gastrointestinal completo y colitis ulcerativa, que involucra sólo el colon. La causa de la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal es desconocida.

Fecha de revisión: 7/25/2006
Versión en inglés revisada por: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.

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