Q. Which organ of the body is most commonly affected by Crohn's disease, a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
Answer:
Small intestines
Notes: A recent study in Scientific Reports explored the link between migraines and the development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBD encompasses chronic inflammation in the digestive tract, ranging from mild to severe. Types include Ulcerative colitis, affecting the colon and rectum, and Crohn's disease, marked by inflammation in the digestive tract, commonly in the small intestine. Indeterminate colitis IBD combines features of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, posing potential life-threatening complications for some individuals.