28. Chronic Conditions Inflammatory bowel disease leading to abdominal pain and discomfort; treatable with medication Inflammatory Bowel Disease Autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks itself for no reason; affects women more than men; treated with long-term non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Progressive disease that causes the myelin to be destroyed, leading to disrupted neurological function. Treatment includes immune targeted drugs, nerve blockers, and physical therapy Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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