Tag: "ulcerative colitis"

The first day of a new job is always a mixture of emotions. For Kara Westra, things felt like they had become full circle. That's because she was once a patient on the liver transplant floor, and now she is a nurse treating the same types of patients.

For the families of kids with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the holidays can be a tough time of year. So many of our holiday traditions are centered on food! Read recommendations for a balanced approach: enjoying a festive treat while sticking to an eating plan.

Traveling with conditions like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis is possible with some up-front planning. Our handy checklist can help you prepare.

Patients with IBD, or Crohn's and colitis, can face feelings of isolation, fear and embarrassment. Read one patient's tips to help manage them.

Choosing a college can be particularly stressful for those with inflammatory bowel disease. To help, our IBD team compiled a going-to-college checklist.

More patient families have been asking about the role of alternative IBD diets. A gastroenterologist explains what they are and their effectiveness.

When your child has IBD, steroids are often used as a first line of defense. Here are a few tips for managing steroid side effects.

Learn about the important role radiologists play when your child complains of pain or other symptoms in the pelvis.