Test Your IBD Vocabulary

How well do you know your IBD terms?

If you are not ready to take the Vocabulary Quiz, learn more about IBD first by reading some of the articles below:

Resources:

• What is a Fistula?
  This complication of IBD can be a pest.
  
  
• Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery
  Ostomies differ based on how much and what part of the intestines are removed.
  
  
• Stoma
  The word 'stoma' comes from the Greek word meaning 'mouth'.
  
  
• Aphthous Stomatitis
  This extra-intestinal symptom of IBD is normally benign but can be a pest.
  
  
• Got Gas? It Could be Lactose Intolerance
  What is lactose intolerance?
  
  
• Toxic Megacolon
  What you should know about this rare, but serious complication of IBD.
  
  
• Prednisone Frequently Asked Questions
  Learn more about prednisone.
  
  
• White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
  A high WBC count is a common indication of infection, inflammation, or allergy.
  
  
• Polypectomies
  What are polyps?
  
  
• The Difference Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
  A granuloma is an indicator of IBD.