Inflammatory Bowel Disease

What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

IBD describes conditions that cause long-term inflammation in the digestive tract. There are two main diseases that fall under this umbrella; Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. 

• Crohn’s: 
• Ulcerative Colitis: 

With IBD, you may feel and experience:

• Abdominal pain
• Stomach cramp 
• Weight loss
• Feeling tired
• Dehydration
• Skin sores
• Not feeling hungry
• Sudden urges to have bowel
• Pain or bleeding with bowel movements
• Not being able to hold your stool in
  

What should I do to relieve my IBD?

• Limit your fiber intake
• Reduce Stress
• Eat smaller meals
• Keep a food journal
  

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IF YOUR SYMPTOMS DON’T IMPROVE 

How is it diagnosed:

• Blood tests
• Stool samples
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• X Rays

Treatments include: 

• Biologics
• Medication
• Surgery
  

These signs and symptoms could signal an underlying digestive condition. Intestinal symptoms can be embarrassing — but don’t let embarrassment keep you from seeking help.

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