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Can IBD cause any serious damage?

I was diagnosed with IBD. Can IBD cause any serious damage?

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Yes, IBD can cause serious damage if not treated appropriately. Please see a GI specialist for further recommendations.
Yes, it can. Bowel strictures, fistulas, obstruction, bleeding, perforation and cancer are all possible complications of IBD that is not well controlled by medications.