IBD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Summary

 

 
Crohn’s
UC
Incidence
5-10 per 100 000
10 to 20 per 100 000
Mean age of onset
26
Can also present in children – failure to thrive
and also in those in their 60’s
34
Male: Female
1.2 : 1
1 : 1.2
Affects
Any part of GIt, most commonly the terminal ileum. Also commonly affects the rectum, but not the colon