Living with IBD requires us to learn about IBD (which you can do with our IBD Academy resource) and navigate various healthcare providers related to extraintestinal manifestations and co-occurring disorders, as well as learning about how IBD impacts things like exercise and diet. These facts sheets cover some of the topics related to living with IBD.
IBD and ostomies involve much more than just gastrointestinal complications. Many individuals with IBD and/or an ostomy will experience other health conditions due to their IBD. Determining the appropriate healthcare provider to see for these manifestations can be challenging. This fact sheet defines the various professionals one may need to see to help manage their condition.
Exercise plays a key role in physical, mental and emotional wellness; however, for those with IBD and ostomies, pain and symptoms may restrict the ability to engage in regular physical activity. This fact sheet discusses challenges and solutions to exercise with IBD and ostomies.
En esta hoja informativa, describimos recursos que los pacientes hispanos y latinos pueden encontrar valiosos mientras navegan por la EII y/o la ostomía. La hoja informativa cubre: una visión general de las disparidades en la atención médica que enfrentan los hispanos/latinos en los Estados Unidos, una revisión de la investigación actual, incluyendo en las dietas hispanas para la EII y recursos actuales en español disponibles para personas hispanas/latinas que tienen EII y/o una ostomía.
Vea y lea la hoja informativa del Herencia Hispana (ESPAÑOL)
In this fact sheet, we outline resources that Hispanic and Latino patients may find valuable as they navigate IBD and/or ostomy. The fact sheet covers; An overview of the healthcare disparities that Hispanics/Latinos in the United States face, a review of the current research, including a focus on Hispanic IBD diets and current Spanish resources available for Hispanic/Latino individuals who have IBD and/or an ostomy.
Nutrition fact sheet coming soon!
