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  • What Are Bowels? for Kids


    Bowels are your intestines, and bowel movements are the stuff that's in them (otherwise known as poop).

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Teens


    Some teens get stomachaches and diarrhea often. Read about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common intestinal disorder that affects the colon.

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease for Kids


    It's normal to get a stomachache once in a while, but some kids have something more serious called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Find out more about it.

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease for Teens


    Inflammatory bowel disease is an ongoing illness caused by an inflammation of the intestines. There are two kinds of IBD: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

  • Short Bowel Syndrome for Parents


    Short bowel syndrome happens when the small intestine is too short to fully absorb nutrients as it should. Kids with the condition often need to get nutrition through a special IV into a vein.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Kids


    Having irritable bowel syndrome can make a kid feel awful. The good news is that kids can take steps to feel better.

  • What's Irritable Bowel Syndrome? for Kids


    Irritable bowel syndrome happens when the muscles in the large intestine have trouble doing their job.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for Parents


    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal problem that can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Certain foods can trigger these problems. So can anxiety, stress, and infections.

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) for Parents


    Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to two chronic diseases that cause intestinal inflammation: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Although they have features in common, there are some important differences.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about IBS, and how to help students who have it.