Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name for a group of conditions that cause the digestive system to become inflamed (red, swollen, and sometimes painful). The most common types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These cause similar symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

How do you calm inflamed intestines?

How long does it take for inflamed intestines to heal?

Treatment often involves intravenous nutrition in order to allow the bowel to rest, which typically resolves the disease within one or two weeks.