IBD Resources

What to know

  • Many professional organizations are concerned with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
  • Resources and support are provided for patients, caregivers, and loved ones.
  • Some sites also contain resources for other gastrointestinal (GI) conditions and digestive health.
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Links

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation‎

is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adults affected by IBD.

Their website includes:

  • Disease, management, treatment and nutrition information.
  • Patient education and support materials.
  • An interactive GI Tract Guide about the organs that make up the GI tract and how they can be impacted by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
  • Patient tools, including:
    • Find a Medical Expert.
    • IBD Help Center.
    • MyIBDLearning.

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)‎

is a professional medical organization of gastroenterologists.

Gastrointestinal (GI) Patients is ACG's website to discover valuable information for gastroenterology and hepatology patients, and access materials to learn more about gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions and digestive health.

IBD specific resources include:

  • Basic information about IBD.
  • Answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Videos and podcasts for patients, caregivers, and loved ones.
  • Links to various types of IBD resources.

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)‎

is a professional medical organization of gastroenterologists.

The GI Patient Center is AGA's online hub for digestive health information developed by specialists, for patients.

IBD specific resources include:

  • Disease, management, treatment, and nutrition information.
  • Guides for working with your IBD care provider.
  • My IBD Life, a website committed to supporting IBD patients.
  • Interactive tool to find a gastroenterologist or dietitian.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)‎

is part of the National Institutes of Health.

Digestive Diseases offers health information informed by NIDDK research, reviewed by doctors, and provided to help you understand the diseases and conditions you or your loved ones may face.

IBD specific resources include:

  • Disease, management, treatment, and nutrition information.
  • An overview of clinical trials.
  • Related tests, diseases and conditions, and research.
  • A clinical outline of Your Digestive System & How it Works.
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