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Patients & Visitors

Gastroenterology

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe two diseases, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease.

In both UC and Crohn's parts of the digestive system (the gut), which includes the intestines or 'bowels', become sore and inflamed. Crohn's can affect any part of the digestive system from the mouth to the anus. UC affects the colon (large intestine) and rectum.

  • Preconception and Antenatal clinic
  • Adolescent Transition clinic
  • Biologic Service
  • Diagnosis and Management of IBD
  • Patient Education

How can I find out about the affect of Coronavirus on my IBD?

We would recommend these resources:
COVID-19 in people with Crohn's or Colitis

About the RUH Inflammatory Bowel Disease Service

Low Residue Diet

Smoking in IBD

Wellbeing support in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Crohns and Colitis UK


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