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IBD Kids: Questions and Answers

June 22, 2017 By Lena 14 Comments

If you read my previous post, You, Me and IBD, you’ll know that I’m passionate about sharing information about Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I believe awareness is key – and with 233,000 Canadians living with IBD, and 10,200 new cases are diagnosed every year, it’s crucial to fight the stigma associated with this disease.
Recently, I had a chance to moderate the #IBDKids Twitter Chat, which was supported by AbbVie, and co-hosted by The IBD Foundation and Dr. Eric Benchimol, Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), based in Ottawa, Ontario. Dr. Benchimol shared information about IBD and discussed coping techniques, provided up-to-date information about the disease and was even able to directly answer participant questions about diet, what to expect and where to turn for more info. (Always consult your doctor for treatment options.) …

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: #ibdkids, CHEO IBD Centre, The IBD Foundation

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