IBD

Medical Weight Loss Clinic encourages those with IBD to share stories this Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week

Medical Weight Loss Clinic encourages those with IBD to share stories this Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week

According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, IBD affects an estimated 1.6 million Americans. Crohn’s disease impacts the gastrointestinal tract, while ulcerative colitis is often limited to the colon. Both chronic illnesses are marked by an abnormal response from the body’s immune system.