Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are the principal forms of inflammatory bowel disease.
Both represent chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which displays …

IntroductionInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing and remitting disorder
characterised by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. There is a growing consensus that …

Background Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of
developing anxiety or depression (A&D). Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) …

Background Pain is a frequently reported symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
experienced by patients in active disease and remission. Psychological factors play a …

Background Abdominal pain is frequently reported by people with inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD), including in remission. Pain is an under‐treated symptom. Aim To …

Despite the bi-directional interaction between gut microbiota and the brain not being fully
understood, there is increasing evidence arising from animal and human studies that show …

Objectives Inflammation is an important driver of abdominal pain in inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD). However, some patients in remission still experience pain. We aimed to …

Inflammatory bowel diseases are chronic diseases that develop on the genetic background.
They are characterized by an idiopathic, chronic course and periods of activation and …

Background Lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, substance use, and sexual activity,
have been shown to influence risk of inflammation and complications in inflammatory bowel …

Background The use of psychotropic medications, particularly antidepressants, is common
in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in spite of a lack of their robust efficacy in …