Digestive Health
Top 10 Apps to Help Manage Ulcerative Colitis
Living with UC? There’s an app for that. These mobile apps can help you track your symptoms, sleep, food, and more.
Digestive Health Topics
Latest
5 Myths About Small Bowel Obstructions
Having been an inflammatory bowel disease patient for years, Jackie thought she’d seen it all. Then she was hospitalized with an obstruction. Here’s what she learned.
The Crohn’s Complication You Need to Know About: Short Bowel Syndrome
Between 10,000 and 20,000 Americans are living with short bowel syndrome. Here's what you should know.
10 Ways to Help Manage IBD Without Drugs
Medication can be super effective in helping treat Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, but sometimes, other therapies can be used alongside drugs to help even more.
The Insider’s Guide to Using Suppositories
Take it from someone who knows — although it can seem unpleasant, these tips can help you learn how to handle using suppositories for ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s.
The Link Between UC and Anemia
People with ulcerative colitis and other forms of IBD often struggle with anemia due to blood loss. What’s the best way to treat it?
How to Find an Ulcerative Colitis Specialist
Looking for a gastroenterologist (GI)? Here’s how to find one who’s a perfect match for you and your needs.
'Is This Normal?' When to See a Doctor With UC
When you have ulcerative colitis, you’re bound to experience a variety of unpleasant symptoms. But how do you know when something is severe enough to go to the doctor or even the ER?
10 Questions to Ask Your GI About Ulcerative Colitis
Just diagnosed with UC or trying to learn more about your condition? Take this list of questions with you to your doctor.
Study Aims to Identify Diet to Help Manage Crohn's Disease
There's no specific "Crohn's-friendly diet," but this new study is looking to change that. Here's what you should know.
9 Ways to Be a Champion of Your Ulcerative Colitis
Is your UC in control of your life? Here are some ways to get back in the driver’s seat, according to people who’ve been there.
Featured Collections
Living With Crohn's Disease
Whether it's dancing, biking, traveling, or hiking: yes, you can do that with Crohn's. Learn which foods will help rather than harm; how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office; and how to navigate stigma.
Living With Ulcerative Colitis
Discover the most healing foods for your UC, as well as how to look and feel your best, build a strong relationship with your care team, and how to manage work, travel, and more.
How to Find Your Way With Colon Cancer
What comes next now that you're received your diagnosis? Learn from others who have been there before, and find out which questions to ask your doctor to get the care that's right for you.
Meet the Experts
Mandy Morgan
Patient ExpertMandy is a patient expert living with ulcerative colitis. She’s a full-time technical writer and writing instructor and serves on the board of directors for Girls With Guts.
Brian Greenberg
Patient ExpertBrian Greenberg is an IBD patient living with Crohn’s disease and an ostomy. He is the founder of the Intense Intestines Foundation.
Lilly Stairs
Patient ExpertLilly’s reason for being was ignited in 2011 when she was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases. She currently serves as the Head of Patient Advocacy at Clara Health.