crohn’s & colitis, third edition · understanding & managing ibd talking points for...

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CROHN’S & COLITIS, THIRD EDITION Understanding & Managing IBD

Talking Points for Crohn’s & Colitis, Third Edition

• What is Crohn’s & Colitis • What is an inflammatory bowel disease • Who gets inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) • Where in the body does IBD occur • What causes IBD • What exactly goes wrong when one has IBD • What are some of the possible complications of IBD • How do I know I have it • What are some of the symtpoms • How is IBD diagnosed • Can I die from this disease • Will my condition improve / will me disease get worse • Can I still go to school / work • Can I get an keep a job if I have IBD • Will I need to be hospitalized • Will I need to have surgery • What lifestyle changed will I need to make • Will I be able to become pregnant • Will my condition flare during pregnancy • Will this disease affect the birth of my child • Can I travel if I have IBD • What role does heredity play in IBD / how about environmental factors • Are there specific foods I should avoid with IBD

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