Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Case Description

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompasses chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affecting children and adolescents. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and growth failure. Early diagnosis and...

Case Summary

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract with unknown etiology, encompassing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These disorders are considered autoimmune and characterized by recurrent exacerbations and remissions.

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Dr. Pandu Chouhan

Dr. Pandu Chouhan

Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology, KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad
Pediatric gastroenterologist, KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad

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