What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and what are its main types?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic disorders causing inflammation in the digestive tract. The main types are:

1. Crohn’s Disease: Can affect any part of the digestive tract, causing patchy, deep inflammation.

2. Ulcerative Colitis: Primarily affects the colon and rectum, causing continuous, superficial inflammation.