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This global survey shows that people with IBD prioritize symptom relief and psychological well-being over treatment features like administration route or speed of onset. That matters for shared decision-making, trial...
Transition from pediatric to adult IBD care is a high-risk period; structured programs and better communication can improve adherence and reduce relapse and hospitalization risk for young people with IBD.
Fear of movement was more common and more severe in people with ulcerative colitis in this study. Addressing kinesiophobia could help increase physical activity and improve function and quality of life for people with...
Life satisfaction and social/work impacts are central to daily functioning for people with IBD. Knowing which social factors relate to lower satisfaction can help patients, caregivers, and clinicians spot who may need...
A patient-centered journey map identifies changing symptom, psychological, and social needs at different stages of Crohn's disease. That can help clinicians and care teams target education, mental-health support, and...
Strictures raise the risk that food will get stuck and cause a dangerous blockage. Simple changes to texture, portion size, and eating habits can lower that risk and help you keep a varied diet.
Exercise is a low-cost, accessible intervention that may improve quality of life and reduce symptoms in people with IBD. This pooled analysis suggests some exercise types — especially regular continuous aerobic exercise...
Perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease significantly affect quality of life, and this study provides an initially validated Spanish tool to measure that impact, enabling better assessment in Spanish-speaking patients and...
Children with IBD can have persistent gut–brain interaction symptoms even when inflammation is quiescent; these symptoms are linked with worse quality of life and higher anxiety. Recognizing DGBI-like symptoms may help...
Many people with IBD who achieve remission ask about reducing or stopping medication. This review summarises current evidence and highlights that withdrawal carries substantial relapse risk and that decisions should be...
Conversations about living with IBD and IBS can help people feel less isolated, learn practical coping strategies, and identify local support resources. Hearing from a specialist and from a caregiver can provide both...
A majority of surveyed IBD patients who use marijuana reported better quality of life and relief from symptoms such as nausea, joint pain, insomnia and anxiety — findings of interest to people seeking symptom management...
A treatable-traits approach could help tailor IBD care to each patient by targeting specific biological, comorbid, and psychosocial drivers of disease and quality-of-life impairment, potentially improving how we choose...
AI could help identify dietary patterns, predict which patients might benefit from specific nutrition approaches, and provide personalized nutrition support — potentially improving inflammation and gut microbiome...
Chronic pain affects many people with IBD even after inflammation is controlled, often limiting daily activities and worsening mental health. Understanding that pain can persist without active inflammation highlights the...
Extraintestinal manifestations are common in IBD and — according to this study — linked to significantly worse quality of life across social, systemic, intestinal, and emotional domains. Recognizing and treating EIMs may...
Patients and clinics are still deciding how much care can be done remotely. Knowing who prefers in-person versus remote visits helps tailor care so patients receive the visit type they need and want, and supports...
Sexual dysfunction is common in IBD and—according to this study—appears more strongly linked to psychological and demographic factors than to disease activity or muscle loss. Recognizing and treating mental-health issues...
Self‑management programs delivered by nurses may help people with IBD improve daily functioning, confidence in managing their condition, and quality of life even when inflammation markers don’t change. That matters...
This review suggests a new way to think about IBD relapse and disease persistence: persistent changes in innate immune cells (trained immunity) could maintain gut inflammation even when adaptive immune targets are...
Bowel urgency is a common symptom that may predict higher risk of treatment escalation, hospitalization, or surgery in UC even when bleeding and stool frequency look controlled. Better assessment of urgency in clinic...
Summer brings more social eating, travel, and foods that can trigger IBD symptoms. Practical, lower-risk treat options can help people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s enjoy events while reducing the chance of...
Avoidable unplanned hospital admissions are common and costly for people with IBD. This study suggests many such admissions stem from healthcare access and service delivery problems—not just disease severity—so system...
Body-image concerns in IBD are linked with poorer mental health, eating behaviours, and overall quality of life. Understanding these experiences can help clinicians and support services better address emotional and...
Emerging adults with IBD face distinct challenges managing care. The study shows people diagnosed as children may know about their disease but still need help with practical self-management tasks — a gap that can affect...
People with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis often experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life; this review suggests that continuity of care programs can help improve those outcomes.
The study suggests that a physician-endorsed, librarian-developed information prescription may improve quality of life and reduce short-term relapse in people with IBD, a non-pharmacological approach that could be...
People with ulcerative colitis commonly experience depression; understanding whether the relationship is causal and which blood proteins might mediate it could help researchers develop biomarkers or new therapies...
Macrophages and innate immune signaling are central to how gut inflammation starts and persists in IBD; better understanding these pathways could point to new treatment strategies for people whose disease doesn’t fully...
Energy depletion, poor sleep, and stress are common in Crohn’s disease and can worsen quality of life. Practical self-care strategies may help patients feel better day-to-day when used alongside medical treatment.
Low energy and fatigue are common in Crohn’s disease and can come from active inflammation, poor sleep, low appetite, or the emotional toll of a chronic illness. Practical lifestyle strategies may help patients feel...
Fatigue affects many people with Crohn’s even when inflammation looks controlled; recognizing it as a distinct target could change clinic assessments and treatment priorities.
This study shows that patients' comfort partly explains how clinical disease activity affects quality of life in ulcerative colitis, suggesting comfort-focused nursing care could help patients feel better even when...
IBD is increasingly linked with anxiety, depression, and cognitive symptoms; this study suggests gut microbes may change tryptophan metabolism in colitis and contribute to those brain-related symptoms, which could point...
The story shows that emergency surgery and coordinated specialist care can treat life‑threatening Crohn’s complications and help patients regain daily activities. It highlights the role of reconstructive surgery and...
This article shares a personal, nonmedical perspective promoting lifestyle, faith, and avoiding biologic drugs. Patients with Crohn’s may encounter similar messages and should know this represents one person’s experience...
People with Crohn’s disease and their families may relate to the caregiving, hospital stays, and the need for community support when managing complex chronic illness. The story highlights practical and emotional burdens...
Many people with Crohn’s and IBD turn to Instagram Reels for information. This study found that a lot of that content is only moderate in quality and some contains clinically significant misinformation, which could...
Many people with Crohn’s look to short social videos for information. Moderate-quality and misleading reels could influence treatment decisions, emotional wellbeing, and when people seek medical care.
People with Crohn’s disease often seek information and support on social media; this study shows Instagram Reels vary in quality and medical-advice videos may include misinformation. That matters because inaccurate...
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People with Crohn’s and other IBDs have higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts; recognizing risk factors and warning signs can help you seek timely support. The article gives practical steps you can take with...
Racial and socioeconomic factors can delay Crohn’s diagnosis and limit access to specialist care, testing, and medications — which can lead to worse outcomes. Knowing these disparities can help patients, caregivers, and...
Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a patient story related to Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Access, cost, and policy. The original article is from msn.com.
Daily habits that improve sleep, reduce stress, and boost gentle activity can help people with Crohn’s feel more in control and may reduce symptom burden alongside medical care. These strategies are practical, low-cost...
Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a patient education related to Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Community and awareness. The original article is from newschannel5.com.
Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a patient education related to Inflammatory bowel disease and Community and awareness. The original article is from msn.com.
