Crohn's & Colitis Awareness

Since diet and nutrition are such an important part of a patient's management of the disease and it is actually quite difficult to find all of the information around foods to avoid and recipes to make. I have decided to compile them all in one setting in the form of a recipe booklet called:

Crohn's Guide to Healthy Eating

As we discussed in the previous post. Diet and nutrition can play a large role in the management of your Crohn's/Colitis. Attached below is a video explaining the importance of monitoring your diet and nutrition can have on your symptoms.

Being mindful about diet and IBD One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is “what can I eat?” When it comes to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, there is no one-size-fits-al...

One of the biggest decisions an individual will make is what type of treatment options that they wish to pursue in their journey of living with Crohn's. The treatment options are dependent upon an individual's current status regarding the disease and the intensity needed in order to manage it. Unfortunately, at this time there is no cure for this disease and any treatment options that are available are solely for the purpose of managing the symptoms. One of the biggest factors that go into the management of Crohn's and colitis is the diet that the patient has and the avoidance of specific trigger foods that can cause symptom flares and further complications.

Below is some information from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation regarding the treatment options that patients have from medications, diets, and surgery (in extreme cases).

Crohn's Disease Treatment Options A combination of treatment options can help you stay in control of your disease and help you to lead a full and rewarding life. Remember that there is no standard treatment that will work for all patients. Each patient’s situation is different and treatment must be followed for each circumstance. ...

Below is a video that contains information regarding previous posts about the symptoms and diagnosis process surrounding Crohn's and Colitis. Within this video there is also information regarding the treatment options and studies regarding the disease, which will be talked about over the next days to come.

Crohn's disease: treatment principles and mucosal healing 20 minute lecture on Crohn's disease principles and mucosal healing. Delivered virtually to the 1st BRICS symposium - a meeting of IBD experts from across Br...

Not knowing what is happening with your own body can be a terrifying and exhausting experience. I remember when I first started having my symptoms. I knew that something was not right when they wouldn't go away but I was terrified to go to the doctor and find out what was wrong. I lived undiagnosed with my symptoms for almost ten years before a kidney stone required surgery and other testing was done. I have been attempting to control my Crohn's for around 4 years now and have an assessment coming soon to see if it has progressed. As scary as the symptoms and procedures are, I am so thankful that I got the help I needed and came to the realization that I am not alone in my journey. Attached below is some of the procedures that can take place during the process of diagnosis.

Crohn’s Disease Diagnosis and Testing The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will support and guide you through your diagnosis and testing, and help you establish a relationship with your doctor. Learn more about tests that may be recommended to diagnose Crohn’s disease.

Crohn's and Colitis mainly deal with the intestinal tract, however not all symptoms show up in just that area of the body there are many other symptoms that take place that could point to Crohn's but one would never know. The Crohn's and Colitis foundation highlights some of the more common symptoms of this disease.

Check out their link here:

Signs and Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease If you think you have symptoms of Crohn’s disease or IBD, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation can help you learn and understand the most common signs and symptoms of inflammation in the GI tract.