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Managing your inflammatory bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, which are both forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are chronic, life-long conditions that can affect many aspects of your life.1,2
Below you will find some useful information on managing and living with your condition.
Living well
Keeping healthy and navigating normal everyday life can be difficult. Get useful advice on topics such as nutrition, sex and relationships, fertility, employment and more.
Managing your symptoms
The symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease can be varied and difficult to manage. Find out more about managing a stoma, fatigue and your mental health.
Navigating the NHS and finding the right treatment
You might want to know what healthcare looks like for inflammatory bowel disease, or specifics about who treats you and what the treatment options are.
Find out about your medical team, what the treatment pathway looks like, and what treatments are available.
Myths about inflammatory bowel disease
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about inflammatory bowel disease. We have compiled some of the most common ones here to help you understand what is true about your condition and what isn’t.
References
References
- NICE. Quality standard: Inflammatory bowel disease. www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs81/resources/inflammatory-bowel-disease-pdf-2098903535557. Accessed October 2023.
- Lamb CA, et al. British Society of Gastroenterology consensus guidelines on the management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults. Gut. 2019;68(Suppl 3):s1-s106.