My IBD Journey

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Helping people with IBD

Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are able to lead happy and productive lives. However, it can be difficult to understand how to balance IBD with your daily life. Here, we offer advice on a range of issues that you may encounter as an individual living with IBD.

Find out about IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, usually refers to chronic (long-term or life-long) conditions such as Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC).

Managing IBD

Being diagnosed with IBD can be an overwhelming and confusing time, but there are many simple things you can do to help manage your condition.

Hints & Tips

Practical advice for patients, as well as family and friends, including tips on how to live with IBD.

References

Globocan 2020. Estimated number of incident cases deaths in 2020, Europe, both sexes, all ages. Available at: www.gco.iarc.fr