Merck Manuals Details What Patients Need to Know About Inflammatory Bowel Disease

RAHWAY, N.J., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When patients experience prolonged diarrhea and abdominal pain, one condition doctors may consider is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In IBD, different parts of the gastrointestinal tract become inflamed, often causing recurring abdominal pain and diarrhea. If left untreated, the inflammation from IBD can lead to serious complications.MerckManuals.com In a new editorial from MerckManuals.com, Aaron E. Walfish, MD, Mount Sinai Medical Center, shares key information on IBD, including recent advances in treatment options. IBD is different from IBS IBD is sometimes confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).