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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• What Are Bowels? for Kids

  
  

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

• 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.

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers should know about inflammatory bowel disease, and what teachers can do to help students with IBD succeed in school.

• 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.

• 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.

• Transition of Care: Inflammatory Bowel Disease for Parents

  
  

  Most teens with IBD should transition to an adult health care provider when they're between 18 and 21 years old. Here's how parents can help them do that.

• What's Irritable Bowel Syndrome? for Kids

  
  

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