The cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is unknown. One factor being considered is an autoimmune reaction. A medication commonly used to treat IBD according to this theory is:
1. multivitamins.
2. anticoagulants.
3. diuretics.
4. steroids.
4
Steroids decrease the autoimmune response and lessen the inflammation.
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