Suffering in silence: the rapidly rising disease impacting Australians

When it comes to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, Australia is a world leader — with the number of people living here with the condition rapidly rising. But while the exact causes of the disease remain unknown, we're gaining a greater understanding of how we may be able to live with IBD, and possibly even prevent it.

An empty hospital bed with medical equipment Source: AAP / JAMES ROSS/AAPIMAGE