At the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, we are committed to educating patients, families, and caregivers about IBD. Our free educational materials provide reliable, up-to-date information about living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

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Basic IBD Information

• Crohn's Disease

• Education & Support for Patients with IBD

• IBD Overview

• Newly Diagnosed

• Ulcerative Colitis

Disease Complications

• Anemia

• Colorectal Cancer

• Arthritis

• Bone Loss

• Eye Disorders

• Intestinal Complications

• Kidney Disorders

• Liver Disease

• Skin Disorders

Diagnosing and Monitoring IBD

• Diagnosing and Monitoring IBD

• Finding and Communicating with an IBD Specialist

• IBD Symptom Tracker

• Managing Flares and Other IBD Symptoms

Diet and Nutrition

• Diet and Nutrition

Employment and Insurance

• Employment

• IBD Insurance Checklist

En Español

• Cirugia para la enfermedad de Crohn y la colitis ulcerosa 

• Diagnóstico monitoreo de la Ell 

• Dieta Y Nutrición

• Entender qué son los medicamentos para tratar la EII y cuáles son sus efectos secundarios

• Vivir con la Enfermedad de Crohn

• Vivir Con la Colitis Ulcerosa

• Enfermedad de Crohn y colitis ulcerosa: Guía para padres y cuidadores pediátricos

Healthcare Issues

• Emotional Factors

• General Healthcare Maintenance

• Immunization and IBD

• Influenza

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Sexuality

• Short Bowel Syndrome

Kids, Teens, and Young Adults

• IBD & ME Activity Book (Ages 8-12)

• Pete Learns All About Crohn's & Colitis (Ages 8-12)

• Guide for Teens with IBD

• Pill Swallowing Techniques for Kids and Teens

• Young Adults

Older Adults

Older Adults

Parents and Teachers

• Guide for Parents and Pediatric Caregivers

• Guide for Teachers and Other School Personnel

• School Accommodation (504 Plan)

• Parent Discussion Guide

• Healthcare Maintenance Discussion Guide for Parents

• Importance of Decision-Making and my Child's IBD Treatment 

Treatment and Research

• Understanding IBD Medications and Side Effects

• Complementary Medicine

• Clinical Trials FAQs

• Aminosalicylates

• Antibiotics

• Biologics

• Corticosteroids

• Immunomodulators

• Surgery for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

• Targeted Synthetic Small Molecules

Women and Pregnancy

• Women

• Pregnancy