Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to certain chronic conditions that cause inflammation in certain parts of the intestines. The intestinal walls swell, become inflamed, and develop ulcers, which cause discomfort and serious digestive problems. The specific symptoms depend on the part of the digestive tract affected.

Constipation
Constipation (i.e., constipation) is an alteration of the alvus characterized by frequent, difficult and apparently incomplete emission of stools of increased consistency.