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Heather Silvestri

When My Son Was Diagnosed With EoE, Our Family’s World Was Turned Upside Down

A supportive medical team is crucial — as is a sense of humor

chronic conditions
Heather Silvestri

Cuando le diagnosticaron EEo a mi hijo, el mundo de nuestra familia se puso de cabeza.

Un equipo médico solidario es crucial, al igual que un buen sentido del humor

chronic conditions
Fruits,vegetables, smoked salmon, greens on wooden black sutface FODMAP diet

Facts About the Low FODMAP Diet

Got IBS? The low FODMAP diet might help.

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Intestine decorative model with various nutritional supplements

What You Need to Know About Probiotics and Prebiotics

It’s complicated. Here’s what you should know about probiotics and prebiotics and their role in your overall health.

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Alyssa Zeldenrust standing in a body of water, uses an Ostomy Bag Because of Crohn's Disease

I Use an Ostomy Bag Because of Crohn's Disease — And It’s Actually Not That Big of a Deal

People are often freaked out by the idea of ostomy bags, but I embrace mine

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"100% Gluten Free" sticker on a loaf of brown seeded bread

FAQs: What You Need to Know About Celiac Disease

Learn about celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that affects how your body processes food

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Chandice Probst, 2017

For Years, I Lived in Agony with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease

My celiac disease symptoms were dismissed for so long that I got used to the pain

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illustration of teens

Is Your Teen Anemic?

If your teen seems extra tired or cranky, it could be iron deficiency anemia (IDA)

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Natalie Hayden

It Feels Surreal When Covid Hits — but It’s Very Real

What it was like to have Covid-19 with Crohn’s and three young children

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senior woman stretching before work out

With Ulcerative Colitis, Honesty Is Everything

While it may be tempting to hide your symptoms, being open with your HCP and others can help you live your best life with ulcerative colitis

digestive disorders
Eating Out When You Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Eating Out When You Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease

It’s 100% possible to eat out if you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — it just takes a little planning

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How to Support Someone With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

How to Support Someone With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Having a chronic illness can be lonely. Find out how you can support someone with IBD.

inflammatory bowel disease
woman feeling sick and suffering from a Iron Deficiency Anemia, lying on the bed

Are You at Risk for Iron Deficiency Anemia?

About 17% of women in the U.S. are affected by iron deficiency anemia. Could you be one of them?

iron deficiency anemia
What You Need to Know About Inflammatory Bowel Disease

What You Need to Know About Inflammatory Bowel Disease

IBD affects millions of Americans. Here's what you need to know.

inflammatory bowel disease
Lesbian couple relaxing outdoors in a park

How Inflammatory Bowel Disease Affects Relationships, Sexual Health and Fertility

Navigating the world of dating and relationships can be especially daunting for women with IBD

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woman with stomach pain

Stomach Pain. Diarrhea. Nausea. Could It Be Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis?

Our new IBD education program will help you understand your symptoms and better manage your condition

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Tina Aswani Omprakash in Madrid, 2016

Taking Control of My Crohn's Disease

How cultural stigma impacted my journey with IBD

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Book with words inflammatory bowel disease IBD on a table

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Learn about the symptoms, how it's diagnosed and how to manage your care

digestive disorders
Renika Wood in 2020

After Years of Suffering and Shame, I’m Now a Proud Crohn’s Warrior

I took back my life and my confidence by building community, love and support for others with Crohn's disease

digestive disorders
Asian doctor medical examination at the hospital

From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays

Along with exacerbating existing health problems, the pandemic has caused a host of new medical issues in patients

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Irritable bowel syndrome awareness month blue ribbon

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

IBS is often confused with inflammatory bowel disease, but they're two different conditions

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When Working Out Makes You Sick to Your Stomach: What to Know About Exercise-Induced Nausea

When Working Out Makes You Sick to Your Stomach: What to Know About Exercise-Induced Nausea

Exercise-induced nausea is quite common, so why does this happen and how can you prevent it?

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African American woman standing on the beach looking at at the ocean

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Don’t Have to Rule Your Life

Healthy eating and good communication with your doctor are key

digestive disorders
How I Learned to Thrive With Crohn's Disease

How I Learned to Thrive With Crohn's Disease

Reducing stress and following a holistic lifestyle routine help me live well with this debilitating condition.

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