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- Are IBD and IBS the same thing, and why are they so often confused?
- Is IBD contagious, and can I pass it to my family or partner?
- Is IBD fatal, and will it shorten my life expectancy?
- What causes IBD, and can it be cured?
- What is the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and can one turn into the other?
- Can herbal or alternative remedies treat IBD, and can I replace my medication with them?
- Can I stop my medication once I am in remission?
- Do biologics weaken my immune system and leave me open to infections?
- What are the long-term side effects of steroids (cortisone), and how can they be limited?
- Why do I still get flares even when I take my medication regularly?
- Do dairy, gluten, or processed foods trigger IBD?
- How do alcohol and coffee affect IBD?
- Is there a standard IBD diet I should follow?
- Should I eat differently during a flare than in remission?
- Why do I lose weight or run low on vitamins (B12, iron, vitamin D), and how is that corrected?
- Does surgery cure IBD, or can it come back?
- What is a J-pouch, and who is it for?
- What is recovery after IBD surgery like?
- What types of surgery are used for IBD?
- When is surgery needed for IBD?
- Can stress alone start IBD, and how is it linked to flares?
- How do I cope with sudden toilet urgency at work or school, and where can I get support?
- Is IBD linked to anxiety and depression, and what mental health support is there?
- What should I pay attention to when travelling with IBD?
- Are my IBD medicines safe in pregnancy, or will they harm the baby?
- Are my joint, eye and skin problems related to my IBD?
- Does IBD make it harder to have children?
- Does IBD raise my risk of bowel cancer, and how often should I have a colonoscopy?
- Will my child inherit IBD from me?
- Does a stoma hurt, and will cleaning it be painful?
- Is a stoma temporary or permanent, and can I live a normal life with a bag?
- What is the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy?
- Will I lose control of my bowels with a stoma, and will I feel gas coming?
- Can I shower or bathe with a stoma?
- How often do I change and empty a stoma bag?
- The skin around my stoma is red and sore. What causes it and what helps?
- What colour should a stoma be, and when should I seek help?
- Will my stoma bag leak, and how do I stop it?
- Are there foods I should avoid with a stoma?
- How can I control gas, bloating and odour with a stoma?
- How do I manage loose output or constipation with a stoma?
- Which foods can cause a stoma blockage, and what are the warning signs?
- Why does an ileostomy cause dehydration, and how much should I drink?
- Can I exercise and lift with a stoma, and what about a hernia?
- Can I fly and travel with a stoma?
- Can I swim with a stoma?
- Can I wear normal clothes, and will the stoma bag show?
- When and how can I return to work with a stoma?
- Can I get pregnant with a stoma, and can I give birth normally or only by caesarean?
- Can I have sex with a stoma, and could it damage the bag or the stoma?
- How can I hide or secure my stoma bag during intimacy?
- How do I rebuild body image and confidence after stoma surgery?
- Will erection problems or pain and low desire after stoma surgery be permanent?