So this marks the first Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week. As a person living with Ulcerative Colitis, I for one am encouraged about this. IBD is a serious, chronic condition that can affect anyone; both diseases can strike at any stage of life, and getting proper treatment is crucial to managing the condition and in turn having a good quality of life.
If you or someone you know has experienced ongoing stomach pain, intestinal cramps, gas, bloating, mucousy or bloody stool, or intractible diarrhea, none of which respond to over-the-counter drugs or go away on their own, don't wait! See a gastroenterologist as soon as possible. There is no cure for IBD, but there is help. Early detection and treatment can be the key to controlling the symptoms and avoiding surgery.
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