For many people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), understanding what remission actually means can be confusing. If your symptoms improve, does that mean your IBD is under control? And if you’re in remission, is the disease gone for good?

In Part 2 of our conversation with IBD expert Dr. Jessica Allegretti, we explore what remission means in IBD and why feeling better is only one part of the picture.

We discuss:

- Clinical remission versus endoscopic remission
- What mucosal healing means
- The treat-to-target approach in IBD care
- Why modern treatment goals focus on long-term disease control
- How controlling inflammation may help reduce the risk of future complications

Understanding both how you feel and what may be happening inside your body can help you have more informed conversations with your healthcare team and take an active role in managing your IBD.

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This educational initiative is sponsored by Merck.