Abdominal Pain over 6 Months

Inflammatory bowel disease includes two major types of disease: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease is increasing worldwide, including in Korea. This chronic disease progresses gradually, with cycles of improvement and exacerbation. Therefore, a quick diagnosis and appropriate treatment are necessary. In this review, we discuss the clinical symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, as well as diagnostic methods.