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Teen-focused articles covering adolescent IBD care, school, growth, family support, transition to adult care, and daily life. Pediatric context emphasizes children, teens, parents, caregivers, school, growth, and family decisions.
11 articles
Firsthand accounts show the real-life impact of ulcerative colitis on daily life, schooling, and mental health. Stories about surgery and ostomy reversal can help reduce stigma and highlight the importance of peer...
Young people with IBD often struggle with health insurance knowledge during transition to adult care. Improving insurance literacy can help them access care and manage coverage decisions. This study suggests a brief,...
Back-to-school planning can reduce emergencies and missed care for students with chronic conditions, including Crohn’s disease. Preparing plans, communicating with school or campus staff, and knowing where to get care...
Fatigue is a common, impactful symptom in pediatric and young-adult IBD but is poorly defined and measured, limiting the ability to design age-appropriate supports. This review highlights gaps that affect patients' daily...
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...
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...
IBD affects many parts of life, not just the digestive tract — symptoms, mental health, work and school can all be disrupted. The article highlights support options and a free webinar/guide from a patient advocacy group...
Starting college brings new routines, living situations, and social pressures that can affect IBD management. Practical planning around food, medications, stress, and support can help reduce the risk of flares and make...
Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a patient story related to Community and awareness. The original article is from dispatch.com.
Cure8 found this source from dispatch.com, but the page could not be read reliably yet. It is tagged for Crohn's disease and Community and awareness. Open the original article for the full details.
Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a patient story related to Mental health and quality of life. The original article is from msn.com.
