inflammatory bowel disease Tag

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children occurs as a result of genetic and environmental factors. IBD is a condition that causes chronic inflammation of the intestines. For reasons that are not yet clearly understood, the child’s immune system becomes abnormally active against his or her own intestines.  The...

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...

Parents are often confused about the terms IBS versus IBD. IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and IBD stands for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. IBS and IBD are two very different gastrointestinal conditions with completely different treatments. IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder. IBS causes gut dysfunction and...