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Straight Talk About IBD

Unlike many other disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease is not a single condition. It’s actually a term for a family of conditions that involve inflammation of your gastrointestinal tract. When you have an IBD disorder, certain triggering events can cause your body to react in ways that produce unpleasant symptoms, including many that happen outside of your digestive tract. This brochure will give you the facts about IBD along with tips to treat it and information on your options.

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Upcoming webinar titled Managing IBD While Becoming Independent, presented by Dr. Marla Dubinsky on October 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET, hosted by the National Association for Continence and supported by Johnson & Johnson.

Heading to college, starting a job, or taking more responsibility for your health? Join Dr. Marla Dubinsky for a free webinar on managing Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis while becoming more independent. Learn tips for managing medications and appointments, navigating school and social life, and speaking up about your needs. Young adults and the parents or caregivers supporting them are welcome.