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Comprehensive overview for individuals recently diagnosed with Crohn's or Colitis. Learn about IBD, GI system, differences between conditions, who is affected, treatment options, and more. Find local events and resources for further support.
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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
Explanation of IBD • 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 www.crohnsandcolitis.com
Review of GI System • a finely balanced system of tunnels that starts at your mouth and ends at your anus
Differences between Crohn’s and Colitis • 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
Who gets IBD • 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
What to expect with 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
Complications of 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
Treatment Options • 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
WHERE TO LEARN MORE • Crohn’s and Colitis Canada (Canada)– http://www.crohnsandcolitis.ca/ • Canadian Digestive Health Information (Canada)– www.cdhf.ca • Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (Canada) – www.badgut.org • University of Saskatchewan Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic (Saskatoon)– www.mdibdc.com • Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (USA) – www.ccfa.org • National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (USA) – www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov • Alberta IBD consortium (Canada) – www.albertaibdconsortium.ca • McGill IBD Research Group (Canada)– www.mcgillibd.ca
Thank You! Questions?