Comorbidities

Chronic conditions commonly seen among patients with IBD
Compared with adults without IBD, those with IBD are more likely to have certain chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cancer, arthritis, kidney disease, liver disease, and migraine or severe headache.

Hip fracture common among older adults with IBDexternal icon
Among Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 years or older, older adults with IBD were more likely to be hospitalization for hip fractures and have 30-day readmission and longer hospital stays.