In Crohn’s condition, the mouth, throat, stomach, small intestine, colon and anus may be affected. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the damaged areas may show up in areas second to healthy cells.
” Crohn’s disease does affect one area in the intestinal tract or many areas simultaneously”, said Dr Wee. The infection may spread beyond the colon walls to other tissues or the skin in” severe cases”
However, ulcerative colitis primarily affects the large intestine or colon, said Dr Sulaiman. The next portion of the small intestine before joining the bowel may also be affected by ulcerative colitis in some cases. Generally, ulcerative colitis affects the left edge of the colon and rectum. Steady areas of deep colon ulceration are its distinguishing feature.
According to Dr. Wee, joint pain in the hip and knee may also be a sign of both of these situations.
HOW COMMON ARE IBS AND IBD IN SINGAPORE?
Almost one in 10 Singaporeans experiences from IBS, according to HealthXchange. When it comes to IBD, the amount is lower. ” Now, it is estimated that there are 1, 500 people, who may be suffering from IBD in Singapore, of which 200 are children”, said Dr Sulaiman.
While small, Cd situations appear to be on the rise. ” Singapore General Hospital saw near to 600 people diagnosed with the disease in the year 2017, a two- slide increase from a decade ago in 2007″, said Dr Sulaiman, citing media reviews. ” National University Hospital saw a stunning eight- slide improve in IBD patients, from below 50 in 2013 to nearer to 400 circumstances in 2018. Better knowledge and better diagnostic abilities in recent years can be credited with the increase in numbers.
Of the two IBD problems, “ulcerative colon is more prevalent than Crohn’s disease and thankfully, ulcerative colitis is easier to treat”, said Dr Wee. ” Crohn’s condition has more difficulties and is more resistant to treatment”.