Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune illness that affects the digestive system. For reasons that are not yet understood, the body’s immune system attacks its own organs and tissues, causing serious and potentially life-threatening problems.

Symptoms may come and go over time, there are long waiting periods for appointments with gastroenterologists, and people with IBD often try many treatments before hitting on one (or a combination) that works for them. IBD has many health consequences and other conditions can exist alongside it, so effects are felt throughout the body. Embarrassing symptoms and drug side effects take a toll on physical and psychological well-being and quality of life.

IBD has no cure.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune illness that affects the digestive system. For reasons that are not yet understood, the body’s immune system attacks its own organs and tissues, causing serious and potentially life-threatening problems.

Symptoms may come and go over time, there are long waiting periods for appointments with gastroenterologists, and people with IBD often try many treatments before hitting on one (or a combination) that works for them. IBD has many health consequences and other conditions can exist alongside it, so effects are felt throughout the body. Embarrassing symptoms and drug side effects take a toll on physical and psychological well-being and quality of life.

IBD has no cure.