It’s not easy for 15-year-old Ella Hamm to manage a chronic condition like Crohn’s disease. She gets plenty of support from family, friends and her medical team. She also relies on virtual visits as a convenient alternative to in-person care. Ella had frequent stomach issues in 2017, and her family couldn’t figure out why. “We […]
Helping your child cope with a Crohn’s or colitis diagnosis
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that result in inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the colon (large intestine) while Crohn’s disease can affect anywhere in the GI tract. Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Kevin Watson says that being diagnosed with one of these conditions can be […]
