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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…

The risk of bowel incontinence can be part of having IBD. Bowel incontinence means the unintended passing of stools (faeces, poo). WHAT IS BOWEL INCONTINENCE? As mentioned above, bowel incontinence means the unintended passing of stools or poo. There are two main forms of bowel incontinence. They are: Urge…

The way the body manages bowel control is very complex. Problems may arise due to IBD itself, or as a result of other factors that can cause bowel control problems for people whether or not they have IBD. The most common causes of bowel incontinence for people with IBD are:…