Our executive Director, Kelsey Cheyne spoke with Mediaplanet for the 2021 Digestive Health Campaign on Living with IBD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represents a group of intestinal disorders that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and ulceration (sores) of the small and large intestines. The two most common disorders are called Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These disorders are sometimes called invisible illnesses because their symptoms are difficult for others to see. Awareness is the first step to understanding, and so we\u2019ve outlined what it\u2019s like for someone to live with IBD. It\u2019s important to note that Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis can affect each person differently. Pictured in the article are the most common signs and symptoms of Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis. View the full Mediaplanet article on living with IBD here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n View the full 2021 Mediaplanet Digestive Health Campaign here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n