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Overview Explanation of IBD Review of GI System Differences between Crohn’s and Colitis Who gets IBD

Overview What to expect with IBD Complications of IBD Treatment Options Local Events Questions

Diseases that inflame the lining of the GI (gastrointestinal) tract Disrupt body’s ability to digest food, absorb nutrition and eliminate waste Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Learn more at Explanation of IBD

Review of GI System a finely balanced system of tunnels that starts at your mouth and ends at your anus

With Crohn’s disease, inflammation can occur anywhere in the GI tract but is usually present in the lower part of the small bowel and the colon Ulcerative colitis only affects portions of the large intestine, including the rectum and anus and typically only inflames the innermost lining of bowel tissue Differences between Crohn’s and Colitis

Approximately 233,000 Canadians or 1 in 150 Canada has among the highest rates in the world Males and females are equally affected Diagnosis at any age but, usually before the age of 30 All races and ethnic groups are affected by IBD however, people of Jewish Ashkenazi (European) descent have higher rates of IBD Who gets IBD

There is no known cure for Crohn’s or colitis They are chronic diseases treatment with modern medications and perhaps surgery can allow you to live a full and rich quality of life What to expect with IBD

Occasionally people may develop complications related to Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis that can be serious These complications can be divided into “intestinal” and “non-intestinal” categories Complications of IBD

An overview of the types of medication that may be prescribed The role diet can play Types of surgery that might be needed The importance of a balanced lifestyle Treatment Options

Local Events

WHERE TO LEARN MORE Crohn’s and Colitis Canada (Canada)– Canadian Digestive Health Information (Canada)– Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (Canada) – University of Saskatchewan Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic (Saskatoon)– Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (USA) – National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (USA) – Alberta IBD consortium (Canada) – McGill IBD Research Group (Canada)–

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