Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gicare.com: Crohn's Disease - Illustrated article explains what it is and who gets it. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatments, and diet and emotions.
www.gicare.com/pated/ecdgs16.htm

Gicare.com: Ulcerative Colitis - Illustrated article explains what it is and who gets it. Includes causes, diagnosis, medicines, and complications.
www.gicare.com/pated/ecdgs15.htm

A Guide for Children and Teenagers - Booklet about these disorders explains causes, problems outside the intestines, medicines, and diets that help. Learn how to make yourself feel better. [PDF]
www.ccfa.org/frameviewer/?url=/media/pdf/childrenteens.pdf

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Discusses the different forms of this disease, causes, symptoms, treatments. Includes the difference between IBD and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
www.texaschildrens.org/CareCenters/GINutrition/InflammatoryBowel/IBD_FAQ.aspx

KidsHealth: Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Read about the different types of this disease. Learn the symptoms, causes, what the doctor can do, and what life is like.
kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/stomach/IBD.html

MedicineNet.com: Ulcerative Colitis - Learn about this chronic disease. Includes causes, symptoms, medical procedures and tests, and complications.
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=509&pf=3

Teen IBD - Information and support for teens with inflammatory bowel disease, includes articles, chat, and forums. Requires free registration.
www.teenibd.co.uk/

Teens With Crohn's Disease - Includes a brief description, experiences and advice from other teens, recipes, and message board.
pages.prodigy.net/mattgreen/