Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has begun to emerge in Indonesia. The disease is further classified into two types, ulcerative colitic (UC) and crohn's disease (CD). Diagnosis of IBD is initiated from symptom findings such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, bleeding diarrhea, and weight loss, and supported by physical examination and additional tests. The options for additional examinations of IBD are mainly endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and also intestinal endoscopy), imaging the techniques and laboratory examinations either from blood or feces. The application of these modalities should be prompted by sufficient clinical suspicion to promote their efficiency as well as prevent underdiagnosis or overdiagnosis. In primary health care settings, patients with IBD are expected to be recognized for therapy or to use appropriate referral system to warrant a proper treatment.
