The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation invites you to attend a fantastic educational day for people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Patients, families, nurses, advanced practice providers, and physicians are all welcome! The event takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Dallas Arboretum. Registration includes free parking and admission to the Arboretum after […]
Nutritional Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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 most common symptoms of IBD include diarrhea(often with blood and […]
Got Camp?
Studies have shown that children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) who attend a summer camp that is disease specific have benefited from the experience. A disease-specific summer camp allows children to build a peer network by exposing them to others with similar therapeutic routines. Pediatric patients with IBD, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis who attend IBD summer […]
*RESCHEDULED* Register for the 2016 IBD Education Symposium!
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 be able […]
Are You Confused about IBS versus IBD?
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 pain, but does not cause damage to or inflammation […]
