Posts In: Patients & Families

Transport You may be travelling on holiday via car, bus, train, ferry or aeroplane. Whichever way you are travelling, there are issues that you may wish to consider. If you are travelling by car, you may wish to check the location of accessible toilet facilities when planning your…

Accomodation You may wish to ensure that any accommodation you are booking has an en-suite bathroom. Your travel agent should know, or it may be worth contacting the hotel yourself, and asking for written confirmation. Some people worry about having an ‘accident’ when staying away from home. You…

Avoiding deep vein thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots can be a risk for anyone sitting still on a long journey. Long haul flights lasting over 4 hours are thought to be more likely to cause blood clots, but long journeys by car, bus or train…

Dehydration In hot weather, or if you have had diarrhea, you will need to take care not to become dehydrated. Symptoms of dehydration include thirst, a dry mouth, headaches, dark colored urine and tiredness. It helps to avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest hours and to drink plenty of non-alcoholic…

Impact of having IBD on teens DELAYS IN DEVELOPMENT Inflammation in the gut can affect both appetite and the absorption of nutrients, causing impaired growth. A young person with IBD may look and feel different from their peers – and may find themselves excluded from social activities and treated inappropriately…

Signs of Dehydration One of the first signs of dehydration is thirst. Mild dehydration can also cause a dry mouth, headaches, tiredness and a lack of energy. Feeling faint on standing up is another common symptom. If you have to pass urine fewer than three or four times a day,…

HOW CAN I GET RID OF SMELLS? We are often a lot more sensitive to our own smells than other people are. However, if you are concerned about odors, you might find some of the ideas on the following page helpful. Try to ensure that the room you are in…