Parents and Teens
Information for parents and children with inflammatory bowel disease on tests, medication, being an advocate, and school issues.
Medical Care At School - IBD and College
A teen going away to school will be away from their primary care providers, such as their gastroenterologist. Rather than trying to get adequate care at home during breaks, or skipping regular appointments altogether, students should plan ahead to receive medical care while away at school.
A teen going away to school will be away from their primary care providers, such as their gastroenterologist. Rather than trying to get adequate care at home during breaks, or skipping regular appointments altogether, students should plan ahead to receive medical care while away at school.
Drugs Used to Treat IBD in Children
Increasingly, treatments are being studied on children as well as adults, particularly for diseases such as IBD that are found often in younger people. Learn about the common medications used to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients.
Increasingly, treatments are being studied on children as well as adults, particularly for diseases such as IBD that are found often in younger people. Learn about the common medications used to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients.
Ask a Specialist About Your Child
Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli, M.D. provides links to web sites where you can ask health care specialists questions about your kids.
Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli, M.D. provides links to web sites where you can ask health care specialists questions about your kids.
Constipation in Children
Symptoms and treatment for children who are constipated.
Symptoms and treatment for children who are constipated.
Diarrhea in Children
Causes, and treatments for diarrhea in children, including when the child should see a doctor.
Causes, and treatments for diarrhea in children, including when the child should see a doctor.
Diet and Constipation
Constipation is a frustrating problem for many parents. Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli, MD gives tips on how to prevent constipation in children and what to do if it does happen.
Constipation is a frustrating problem for many parents. Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli, MD gives tips on how to prevent constipation in children and what to do if it does happen.
Free Hunts for Sick Kids
The United Special Sportsmen Alliance (USSA) is a nonprofit organization that grants outdoor wishes for disabled and terminally ill children and adults across the USA. Read about the gal who started it all by using her own company's funds to provide free hunts for special folks!
The United Special Sportsmen Alliance (USSA) is a nonprofit organization that grants outdoor wishes for disabled and terminally ill children and adults across the USA. Read about the gal who started it all by using her own company's funds to provide free hunts for special folks!
Surviving College With IBD
Starting, or going back, to college this year--and your inflammatory bowel disease is coming with you? Learn how to use the resources available at your school to your advantage.
Starting, or going back, to college this year--and your inflammatory bowel disease is coming with you? Learn how to use the resources available at your school to your advantage.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children
Children can have irritable bowel syndrome, too, and the treatments are different from those used for adults.
Children can have irritable bowel syndrome, too, and the treatments are different from those used for adults.
Sending a Chronically Ill Child To School
Sending a chronically ill child to school can be difficult for parents and teachers. Find out more about teasing, advocacy within the school, and the laws that protect children.
Sending a chronically ill child to school can be difficult for parents and teachers. Find out more about teasing, advocacy within the school, and the laws that protect children.
Sending a Chronically Ill Child To School
Sending a chronically ill child to school can be difficult for parents and teachers. Find out more about teasing, advocacy within the school, and the laws that protect children.
Sending a chronically ill child to school can be difficult for parents and teachers. Find out more about teasing, advocacy within the school, and the laws that protect children.
Advocating for Your Chronically Ill Child
Article written by a school psychologist on how to work with schools to help a child with IBD have a positive school experience.
Article written by a school psychologist on how to work with schools to help a child with IBD have a positive school experience.
Treating Children and Adolescents
Informative article on the use of medication in children and adolescents.
Informative article on the use of medication in children and adolescents.
Growth Problems Associated with GI Disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of growth problems of in children with IBD.
Diagnosis and treatment of growth problems of in children with IBD.
Increasing Caloric Intake
Some tips to keep a childs calorie intake steady despite IBD.
Some tips to keep a childs calorie intake steady despite IBD.