Is Multiple Sclerosis an Extra-Intestinal Manifestation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Food for Thought
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-30-2020
Description
For many years there has been a suggested association between multiple sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Aside from their common epidemiological and immunological similarities, there appears to be an association between the incidence of both diseases coexisting. We report a case of a 41-year-old man with chronic diarrhea and weakness, who was found to have concomitant MS and Crohn's Disease. Our report underscores the importance clinicians of maintaining a high degree of suspicion about the potential association of these conditions among these patient populations.
Citation Information
Dziadkowiec, Karolina N.; Stawinski, Peter; Radadiya, Dhruvil; Al Abbasi, Baher; and Isaac, Shaun, "Is Multiple Sclerosis an Extra-Intestinal Manifestation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Food for Thought" (2020). ETSU Faculty Works. 173.
https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works-2/173