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As the nation’s leading source for educational information for Crohn’s and Colitis patients and professionals, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America maintains an extensive collection of resources for people diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other information on the inflammatory bowel diseases.
With so many valuable resources covering a range of topics, we’ve put together a set of search tools to help you find the content you need. You can search our resources by keyword in the search box below, or find information by disease, topic, audience, page type, posting date, and even by language.
Below you’ll find our most recent publications, as well as a selection of five recommended resources everyone can benefit from.
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Intestinal Complications
(in Complications)
Some intestinal complications of IBD occur in both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Intestinal complications of IBD tend to occur when there is intestinal inflammation. Learn more about these complication and what you should do in this fact sheet
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Applying for Social Security Benefits: Is Your Condition Found In the List of Disabling Impairments?
(in Finances)
The Social Security Administration's "Handbook for Physicians" contains a "Listing of Impairments" for each major body system (e.g. digestive system). The listings for inflammatory bowel disease are published in the handbook. This information is important to have if you are considering filing for disability.
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Bringing to Light the Risk of Colorectal Cancer among Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis Patients
(in Complications)
If you have had inflammation of the colon, you are at higher risk for developing colorectal cancer than the general population. This brochure helps patients learn more about the risks and prevention of colorectal cancer.
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Liver Disease and IBD
(in Complications)
Several complications of IBD are related to the liver and the biliary system. The liver may develop active inflammation, which usually subsides with appropriate treatment of IBD. Learn more about Liver Disease and IBD in this important fact sheet.
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Finding a Specialist or Treatment Center
(in Coping & Support)
You’ve been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Learning all that you can about your condition and understanding your options and prospects will help you navigate the healthcare decision-making process.
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An Introduction to Clinical Trials: Patients Take Part in Searching for the Cure
(in Treatments)
Thinking about participating in a clinical trial? It is best to understand the drug development process before you begin. Learn about the purpose and how to choose a clinical trial in this important information.
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Antibiotics
(in Flares, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)
Antibiotics are effective as long-term therapy in some people with IBD, particularly Crohn's disease patients. This section provides information on antibiotic drugs including the different types, delivery, possible side effects, drug interactions, and special considerations.
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IBD Recipes
(in Diet & Nutrition)
Food affects everyone differently. Not sure what to eat... try one our recipes like grilled turkey breast, oven french fries or fish fingers. Try a little at first to see if it is ok for for your particular condition.
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Signs and Symptoms of Depression
(in Complications, Disease Basics)
Discusses how some individuals can experience depression with inflammatory bowel disease. This document provides helpful tips on managing depression in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Traveling With IBD
(in Traveling)
Discusses how some individuals can experience depression with inflammatory bowel disease. This document provides helpful tips on managing depression in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Seven Savory Tips for Summer Eating
(in Diet & Nutrition)
Shortly after the temperature goes up, it’s time for the barbeque grills to come out.
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Short Bowel Syndrome and Crohn’s Disease
(in Complications, Treatments)
Short Bowel Syndrome (sometimes referred to as SBS) is a disorder that affects people who
have had large portions of their small intestine surgically removed as a result of a digestive
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IBS and IBD: Two Very Different Disorders
(in Disease Basics)
Many people are confused about two distinct gastrointestinal disorders - IBD and IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) produces some symptoms similar to those of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but they are not the same...
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Bone Loss in IBD
(in Complications)
As many as 30%-60% of people with IBD have lover than average bone density. This fact sheet provides an overview of low bone density.
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A New Life with IBD
(in Work & School)
Are you a new student just starting out at college? Read this articles for tips on managing on campus with IBD
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Crohn’s & Colitis Glossary
(in Disease Basics)
Commonly used words about IBD are presented in the glossary.
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Biologic Therapies
(in Flares, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)
Biologic therapies are often reserved to treat more advanced or aggressive disease. This section provides information on biologic drugs including the different types, delivery, possible side effects, drug interactions, and special considerations.
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CCFA Launches IBD Genetics Initiative
(in Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Treatments)
Recent studies have demonstrated that specific organisms in the gut can cause IBD in the presence of specific genes, and that specific genes only cause disease in the presence of specific organisms.


