Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), are chronic recurrent bowel inflammation disorders. The etiology of IBD is related to the abnormal intestinal immune imbalance caused by the interaction of multiple factors, such as the environment, genetics, and intestinal microecology. 1,2 The incidence of IBD is increasing rapidly worldwide, especially in Asian countries, and mostly affects young adults. 3,4 Most patients with IBD need to take many medications for
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