World Crohn’s and Colitis Day

World Crohn’s and Colitis day is observed on May 23 every year. Crohn’s and Colitis are the two most common kinds of I.B.D. I.B.D. affects around 7 million people globally. Although it is not a prevalent disease, during the last 20 years, an increasing number of people have been diagnosed. Inflammatory bowel disease (I.B.D.), is a serious, chronic digestive disease with no cure, no recognized cause, and a lack of awareness of the pain and suffering that I.B.D. patients endure. World Crohn’s and Colitis day creates awareness of the struggles of such patients.