Crohn’s Disease

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which the lining of the large intestine (colon) becomes inflamed and ulcers develop, which produce mucus and pus. UC occurs when the body's immune system mistakes food and other necessary materials in the intestine for...

Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a condition that causes chronic inflammation of the intestines. IBD occurs in children as a result of genetic and environmental factors. For reasons that are not yet clearly understood, the child’s immune system...

Seeing blood in the poop can be very alarming. Parents often wonder if this is a sign that their child has cancer. Luckily, in children, blood in the poop can be a common condition and is usually not serious. Blood in the poop is referred to...

WHEN Saturday, October 1 from 8:00 am–12:00 pm Saturday, November 12 from 8:00 am–12:00 pm WHERE NOAH’S Event Venue 6101 E Campus Circle Dr. Irving, TX 75063  WHAT The Symposium is a place where kids and adults with IBD and their families can come and learn more about ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. You’ll...