Home Search Orthopaedics Search AMC Arthritis and Bowel Disease Arthritis means inflammation of joints.
Inflammation is a body process that can result in pain, swelling, warmth, redness, and stiffness.
Sometimes inflammation can also affect the bowel. With proper treatment, most people who have these diseases can lead full, active lives. Usually the inflammation of joints in IBD lasts only a short time and does not cause permanent deformity. With the bowel symptoms under control through medication and diet, the outlook for the joints is excellent. Disclaimer Please honor our copyrights and disclaimer.