For those who are interested, this video shows a little bit of the science behind the chronic inflammation of IBD. It speculates on the possibility that bacteria are behind the cause of the disease. As a disclaimer, there is still no conclusive evidence pointing to this being the major cause behind IBD.

I feel it is very important to be an informed patient in order to receive the best treatment possible by your Doctor. Two years ago, my personal physician told me that I finally knew more than he did about Crohn's disease and our partnership in my treatment has kept me out of a flair a lot longer than many.