Welcome to the Irishhealth.com Crohn’s disease and Colitis Clinic. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are often referred to as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) and affect around 15,000 people in Ireland. This clinic is dedicated to providing up-to-date information and resources to assist in understanding and living with these conditions.

To mark World Digestive Health Day 2010 and the topic for 2010 being Inflammatory Bowel Disease, we are pleased to draw your attention to our New Content. This content was developed by young people with IBD, a consultant gastroenterologist, IBD nurses and a clinical psychologist. Click on the New Content button to see video clips from patients with helpful hints for living with IBD as well as articles on working with IBD and integrating a holistic approach to managing your health. Also provided is expert advice on the differences between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome and helpful information on stress and IBD.

Don’t miss The Voice of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – A manifesto for young people, created by young people aged 18 – 30 living with IBD in Ireland. The manifesto not only gives an insight into what it can be like living with IBD, but also identifies critical challenges for this group and calls for action by the Government, employers, healthcare professionals and the general public. An initiative of the Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (ISCC), this manifesto was supported by Abbott and Vhi Healthcare.

The Clinic also provides useful tools, downloadable resources and links to other websites such as
the ISCC.

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suit your needs!