Posts In: Patients & Families

HOW TO TELL MY CHILD? Simple and straightforward language is the most helpful for children. Ask them what they think IBD is, and correct any misunderstandings they may have. Listen to them – it lets you know what they can cope with. Ask them if they are worried about anything in particular. Try…

Talking to my child about my IBD As a parent with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease, you may be concerned about whether to talk to your child about your illness. Some parents may wish to keep their illness to themselves, feeling that it is better for their children…

WHAT IS DEHYDRATION? We become dehydrated if our bodies do not have enough water. This can happen through a combination of causes, such as not drinking enough water or fluids, or losing too much body fluid (for example through sickness or diarrhea) Dehydration is usually described as mild, moderate, or…

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I BECOME DEHYDRATED? To treat dehydration you have to rehydrate the body. Once you have become dehydrated however, just drinking plain water may not be enough, because you will have lost sugars and essential salts as well as water. For mild or moderate dehydration you…

Controlling gas is often the most difficult aspect of bowel control. Most of the suggestions outlined belowapply to controlling gas as well as controlling stools, and the same exercises and routines can also be helpful in managing gas. Many people find that diet has a big influence on how much…

There are no simple solutions to the difficult problem of an unpredictable or leaking bowel, but there are things you can try that may improve control for you. Different things work for different people. Some of the suggestions below may not be right for you, or you may have tried…

Planning to go to university or college can be an exciting but daunting time for anyone. If you have IBD you are likely to face additional challenges and have more concerns and questions. This guide sets out to answer some of those questions, and to give tips and suggestions based…

People with IBD, which includes Crohn’s Disease and UC, often report feeling bloated. Many also worry about excess gas and its effects, such as tummy gurgles and passing flatus (breaking wind). WHAT CAUSES BLOATING AND WIND? There are several possible explanations for bloating and wind. A major cause…