Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Get information about living with IBD, including patient stories, expert information on treatment, lifestyle and nutrition tips, and more.
Foods to Avoid With Ulcerative Colitis
Avoiding these foods are key to enjoying a balanced diet with UC.
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Tips for Parents of Kids With Ulcerative Colitis
After your child is diagnosed with IBD, you may feel guilty. But it’s not your fault. Here’s how to support them.
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.
8 Ways Ulcerative Colitis May Affect Pregnancy
Planning a pregnancy with ulcerative colitis? Here are some things you should know to better prepare.
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.
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.
Jennifer Mitchell Rackley
B.S. Dietetics, Dietitian, Health ProfessionalJennifer is a dietitian with a passion for educating and empowering families on their journey through illness.