Korean J Med.
2022 Dec;97(6):361-367. 10.3904/kjm.2022.97.6.361.
Abdominal Pain over 6 Months
- Affiliations
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- 1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
- KMID: 2536633
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2022.97.6.361
Abstract
- Inflammatory bowel disease includes two major types of disease: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease is increasing worldwide, including in Korea. This chronic disease progresses gradually, with cycles of improvement and exacerbation. Therefore, a quick diagnosis and appropriate treatment are necessary. In this review, we discuss the clinical symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, as well as diagnostic methods.
