Inflammatory bowel disease affects the intestine and causes great pain and discomfort. Whilst modern treatments help make life tolerable, there is a lot of research into advances that will help millions lead a more normal life.
Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Last update: July 2009
Intro
FAQ: What does the future hold?
Extensive research means that our understanding of the inflammatory process is growing rapidly. The human body produces a large variety of substances during inflammation. So there are many possible targets for medicine development. Future medicines should make life more tolerable for people with IBD.