HowTos Index

How To Travel by Car
How to take a car trip and avoid accidents when you have a digestive problem such as diarrhea or inflammatory bowel disease.

How To Avoid Dehydration
Dehydration, the rapid loss of fluids from the body, can be a common but serious side effect of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Find out how to prevent dehydration from happening to you.

How To Tell Your Friends About IBD
When you were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) you were probably in shock and felt very alone. Learn how, and when, to tell your friends about your condition without confusing them or losing them.

How To How to Use a Sitz Bath
A sitz bath is a plastic tub that fits over the toilet and can be filled with water. Sitting in the warm water for 15 to 20 minutes can provide relief from the discomfort from hemorrhoids, fistulas, anal fissures, or an episiotomy.

How To Keep a Food Diary
Keeping a food diary isn't as hard as you may think. Follow some simple steps to help you and your doctor find out what foods may be giving you trouble.

How To Change an Ostomy Bag
Changing your ostomy bag isn't as hard as it may seem! Here is a list of steps and some tips to changing your appliance without worry.

How To Avoid Irritable Bowel Syndrome Trigger Foods
There is no one diet for all people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). There are, however, several common trigger foods that may set off symptoms.

How To Use an Enema
An enema may be used for several purposes, including in preparation for a colonoscopy, surgery, giving birth, or for constipation or fecal impaction.

How To Travel by Air
Traveling with IBS, IBD, or any chronic health condition can be frustrating. Learn how to plan ahead for your next trip on an airplane.