K50.0-1/K50.8-9/K51.0-5/K51.8-9/K52.0-3/K52.8-9
DESCRIPTION
Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that includes both Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis. Abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhoea and weight loss characterise both CD and ulcerative colitis.
REFERRAL
All patients with a potential diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, should be discussed with a specialist.