IBD patient guides
Each guide targets a common search topic, foods to eat during a flare, finding support near you, tracking symptoms, and more. Education only; always work with your IBD care team.
24 guides covering common Crohn's, colitis, and IBD searches, each with links to deeper articles and tools.
Getting Started
- Newly diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis , First steps after an IBD diagnosis: questions for your GI, support links, visit prep, and …
Nutrition
- Crohn's disease diet and nutrition , How nutrition fits into Crohn's disease care: deficiencies, flare vs. remission eating, an…
- Crohn's food triggers , Common food triggers patients discuss with their IBD team, individual results vary. Track …
- Foods to eat during a Crohn's flare , Gentle food ideas, hydration, and common triggers during an active Crohn's flare. Educatio…
- Hydration and fluids for IBD , Why dehydration is common in IBD, drink choices during flares, and when to call your care …
- Low-residue diet for IBD , When a low-residue or low-fiber pattern may be discussed during IBD flares, example foods,…
- Ulcerative colitis diet and foods , UC nutrition basics: remission vs. flare patterns, hydration, and tracking triggers. Educa…
- What should I eat with Crohn's or colitis? , Practical IBD diet guidance: foods many people tolerate in remission vs. during flares, hy…
Flares
- Crohn's flare: what to do , Calm first steps during a Crohn's flare: when to call your team, hydration, diet adjustmen…
- Ulcerative colitis flare management , UC flare basics: symptoms to report, hydration, diet patterns, and clinic communication. E…
Support
- Crohn's and colitis support groups , Find in-person and virtual IBD support groups by state, plus national helplines and the IB…
- IBD helpline and help center numbers , National IBD helplines and help centers, including the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation IBD He…
- IBD support near me , Find IBD and Crohn's support near you: state chapters, support groups, and major centers o…
Tracking
- IBD nutrition tracking with IBDPal , Free iOS app for IBD nutrition, symptom, and flare tracking with visit-prep exports. MediV…
- Track IBD symptoms and food , Why logging meals and symptoms helps IBD care, what to record, and free tracking with the …
Clinical
- Prepare for your Crohn's or IBD doctor visit , Printable IBD visit checklist: symptoms, meds, questions, and trends to share with your ga…
Treatment
- Biologics for Crohn's and colitis | overview , Patient-friendly overview of biologic therapies in IBD: questions for your team, insurance…
Wellness
- Living with an ostomy and IBD , Ostomy basics for IBD patients: peer support, supplies, and emotional adjustment resources…
- Sleep and rest during IBD flares , Sleep disruption and fatigue during IBD flares: practical rest tips and when to discuss sy…
- Stress, anxiety, and IBD , How stress and mood interact with IBD symptoms, coping strategies, and when to seek mental…
- Travel planning with IBD , Travel tips for Crohn's and colitis: medications, restrooms, food planning, and flare prep…
- Workplace and school rights with IBD , Overview of workplace and school accommodations for Crohn's and colitis: ADA, 504 plans, a…
Family
- Partners and caregivers: supporting someone with IBD , How partners and caregivers can support someone with Crohn's or colitis without taking ove…
- Pediatric Crohn's and colitis help , Resources for children and teens with IBD: ImproveCareNow, GIKids, school planning, and fa…
Educational only. IBDPal does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your gastroenterologist or IBD care team for personal decisions.