Arthritis

(in Complications)

Arthritis, or inflammation of the joints, is the most common complication outside the gastrointestinal tract. Learn more about the types of arthritis and treatment options

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.

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.

Clinical Trials 101

(in Disease Basics)

Understanding the Basics of CCFA Studies and Clinical Trials.

Consensus Conference: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

(in Complications)

IBD are associated with an increased risk for developing colonrectal cancer. This professional article highlights important finding from a panel of international experts who convened to recommendations for the performance of surveillance. The findings are presented in the article.

Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis: A Guide for Parents

(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)

Learning that your child has IBD can be difficult. The guide helps parents learn important issues about IBD including medication, disease management and about issues related to school and coping.

Diagnosing and Managing IBD

(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Health Insurance, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)

This brochure provides answers to the most common questions regarding diagnostic tests used for diagnosing and managing inflammatory bowel disease.

Eating the Right Foods

(in Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics)

As the science of nutrition has matured, we’ve learned a great deal about the interplay between a variety of nutritional factors, and we’ve begun to understand our bodies as complex biological systems.

Eye Complications in IBD

(in Complications)

Patients with IBD can experience an number of eye problems. Most of these conditions are treatable and do not pose any significant threat. Learn more about common eye problems in this fact sheet

Frequently Asked Questions About Colorectal Cancer & IBD

(in Complications, Disease Basics, Stress)

Discusses frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer (crc). People with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are at a higher risk for developing CRC than the general population.

GI Buddy App Available on iTunes

(in Disease Basics, Symptom Management)

IBD & She: Focusing on Living While Managing IBD - 6/16/10

(in Coping & Support, Dating & Relationships, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Medication, Pregnancy, Sexuality, Treatments, Women's Issues)

This webcast discusses: What are important gender issues in IBD? How does IBD affect intimacy and sexuality? What is the impact of IBD medication on fertility and pregnancy?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Should I Take My Medications? - 3/6/08

(in Disease Basics, Symptom Management, Treatments)

This webcast discusses the various medications for IBD and why it is important to take them.

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.

Living with Ulcerative Colitis

(in Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)

The purpose of this brochure is to provide helpful answers to commonly asked questions about ulcerative colitis, such as what it is, diet, cause, is their a cure, among many others. The goal is to discuss the key points about ulcerative colitis and what the individual may expect in the future.

Managing IBD: Taking Charge of Your Disease - 12/6/11

(in Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)

This program is in English and Spanish, and explains: Overall goals of disease management, treatment options and self-management strategies, defining remission in IBD, and the importance of treatment adherence.

More than my diagnosis – Youth and IBD

(in Disease Basics, Stress)

Written by Alyssa Zeldenrust, a 22-year-old Crohn’s patient, political science student and passionate blogger

Patient Question: I have Crohn's and am almost always extremely dehydrated...What should I do?

(in Complications, Coping & Support, Symptom Management)

Pediatric Crohn's: Finding the Right Path to Care - 5/19/11

(in Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Coping & Support, Diet & Nutrition, Work & School, Symptom Management)

This pediatric webcast explains: Important differences between pediatric and adult Crohn's disease, the medical management of pediatric CD, the critical role of nutrition, growth and development of the pediatric Crohn's patient, and quality of life and support systems.

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
illness, such as Crohn’s disease. Learn more about its causes and treatments.

Skin Complications of IBD

(in Complications)

After arthritis, skin disorders represent the next most common extraintestinal complication of IBD. Skin disorders affect about 5% of people with IBD. The fact sheet provides an overview of various skin disorders that can affect IBD patients

TEASER: Breakthroughs in IBD Research: Helping You Today

(in Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Symptom Management, Treatments)

Research in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is changing and improving the way Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are diagnosed and treated. National expert and researcher Stephan R. Targan, MD, discusses recent advances in IBD research and answers questions such as, "How will advances in IBD genetics and immunology impact me?" "When should an infusion or injection therapy be considered in IBD treatment?" "What are clinical trials and how can they benefit me?" View the full-length Webcast at www.ccfa.org.

TEASER: Excerpts from "Ulcerative Colitis: The A to Z of Treating UC"

(in Complications, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Medication, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)

These are excerpts from CCFA's hour-long Webcast, "The A to Z of Treating UC." ( View the full webcast at www.ccfa.org.) The full webcast covers topics such as treatment options for ulcerative colitis, quality of life, and questions to ask your doctor.

TEASER: Pediatric Crohn's Disease: Finding the Right Path to Care

(in Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)

Understanding what Crohn's disease (CD) is and how it can affect a young person's health and life will better equip you to actively participate as a member of your healthcare team. Featuring pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Sandra Kim and clinical social worker Janis Arnold, this webcast was developed to help patients, caregivers, and pediatricians understand the unique medical and psychosocial needs of children with CD and the importance of continual care. A full-length version is available at www.ccfa.org.

The New Face of CCFA-Sponsored Research

(in Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Treatments)

Our gut microbiota have a key role in IBD, but only a limited number of the enormously complex bacteria, viruses, and fungi that make up this community have been identified, and their functions are largely unknown.

Treatment Options in IBD

(in Disease Basics)

If you have been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), you'll want to learn as much as possible about the treatment options available. Over the past decade, major advances in deciphering the mechanisms of this disease has greatly expanded those options. Understanding which forces are work—and when—have generated a number of exciting opportunities for therapeutic intervention.

Understanding IBD Medications and Side Effects

(in Coping & Support, Disease Basics, Flares, Medication, Pregnancy, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Women's Issues)

The purpose of this brochure is to understand the various medication options and special considerations and possible associated side effects with these medications.

Vivir con la Colitis Ulcerosa

(in Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)

Written in Spanish, this brochure provides helpful answers to commonly asked questions about ulcerative colitis, such as what it is, diet, cause, is their a cure, among many others. The goal is to discuss the key points about ulcerative colitis and what the individual may expect in the future.

Voices of Progress: Improving Outcomes Part 1

(in Complications, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Symptom Management, Treatments)

CCFA held a three-day research colloquium in Atlanta. The colloquium involved a panel of six IBD research leaders from across the country and touched on topics such as therapies, genetics, nutrition, and much more. This five-part series is a "must view" for anyone interested in the future of IBD research.

Voices of Progress: Predicting Prognosis Part 1

(in Complications, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Flares, Symptom Management, Treatments)

CCFA held a three-day research colloquium in Atlanta. The colloquium involved a panel of six IBD research leaders from across the country and touched on topics such as therapies, genetics, nutrition, and much more. This five-part series is a "must view" for anyone interested in the future of IBD research.

Voices of Progress: Predicting Prognosis Part 3

(in Complications, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Symptom Management, Treatments)

CCFA held a three-day research colloquium in Atlanta. The colloquium involved a panel of six IBD research leaders from across the country and touched on topics such as therapies, genetics, nutrition, and much more. This five-part series is a "must view" for anyone interested in the future of IBD research.