The Foundation's IBD Help Center Team Trusted Information for Your Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Journeys A mother of a person newly diagnosed with Crohn’s disease was in search of information related to her daughter’s disease.   Her daughter had survived stage 4 ca...

 Getting enough nutrients can be challenging when you live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, especially when symptoms make it difficult to eat, digest, or absorb food.  Over time, these challenges can put people with IBD at risk for malnutrition, a condition that occurs when...

 Up to half of all people with an inflammatory bowel disease cope with ongoing pain, even if they aren’t in the midst of a flare. But new research efforts are taking a multi-pronged approach in the search to find relief that works. Medically reviewed by: Mona Rezapour, M.D. This conte...

By: Alan Moss, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and Marla C Dubinsky, M.D., Chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital; Co-Director of the Susan and Leonard Feinstein Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Center at...

 Key Takeaways Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis share some symptoms, but they can affect the digestive tract in different ways.Common signs of IBD include ongoing diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, fatigue, weight loss, and an urgent need to use the bathroom.Symptoms can...

 Vacations are meant for relaxing—but if you're living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, planning a trip can come with extra questions.  Will I have enough medication? Where are the nearest restrooms? What if my symptoms flare while I'm away?  T...

When a child is diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, it can feel overwhelming for the whole family. Parents can experience an instinct to protect their child by taking on as much responsibility as possible. But one of the most powerful thi...

Simran Vaswani expected her first Take Steps experience to be quiet and serious. Instead, she found music, energy, and a sea of bright green T-shirts worn by people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For the first time since her diagnosis six months earlier, she felt part of something big...

Discover how clinical trials shape the future of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis care. Learn from families, explore trial options, and find out how research powers better treatments.  Let’s go there: The importance of clinical trialsInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects nearly 1 ...

 Build confidence in managing IBD. Learn how teens and young adults can transition to adult care and create lifelong skills to navigate their Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.  What Is Transition in Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and Why Does It Matter One ...