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Kids & Teens Questions

Real questions from kids and teens.

Find answers about IBD, school, friends, symptoms and everyday life. 

Questions Kids & Teens Ask

Real questions. Simple answers.

What happens during an IBD check-up?

Learn what happens during an IBD check-up, from talking about your symptoms and checking your growth to blood tests, poo tests and ultrasounds.

Why you might eat differently during a flare-up

Understand why your appetite, food choices and eating habits might change during an IBD flare-up.

What does my diagnosis mean?

Learn what your diagnosis means, what to expect with treatment, flares, school, food, sport and appointments — and why having IBD doesn't mean you have to stop doing the things you love.

Could I have IBD?

Learn about the common symptoms that may lead doctors to investigate Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

Why am I so tired?

Feeling exhausted is common with IBD. Learn why IBD can make you tired, what can contribute to fatigue, and when it’s important to tell your parent, carer, or IBD team.

What is IBD?

What is IBD? Learn about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, common IBD symptoms, flares, treatment and remission in this simple, kid-friendly guide for children and teens.

How IBD can affect your growth and development

Learn how IBD can affect your height, weight and puberty, why everyone develops at a different pace, and how to support healthy growth.

Can certain foods trigger my IBD symptoms?

Learn how certain foods may affect your IBD symptoms and why triggers can vary from person to person.

What is a colonoscopy?

What is a colonoscopy? Find out why you might need one, what to expect before, during and after the procedure, including bowel prep, anaesthesia, biopsies, waking up and getting your results.

Can I still play sport?

Find out how you can stay active and enjoy sport while living with IBD, including tips for managing toilet access, hydration, medicines, flares, and competitions.

What if I don't make it to the toilet?

Learn what to do if you have an accident, how to feel more prepared, and ways to manage toilet anxiety when living with IBD.

What can I eat when my tummy is playing up?

Discover foods that may feel easier to eat when your tummy is upset and your IBD symptoms are bothering you.

Do I still need to take medication if I feel fine?

Find out why treatment may still be important when you feel well, what your medicine is doing, and what to do if you forget a dose, have side effects or want to stop taking it.

What tests might I need?

Find out what to expect from blood tests, poo tests, ultrasounds, MRI/MRE scans, endoscopies and biopsies — explained simply, so you know what might happen and why.

Do I have to tell my friends?

Learn whether you have to tell your friends about having IBD, how to decide who you feel comfortable telling, and what you can say if they ask questions.

What is a flare?

Learn about common flare symptoms, what can cause them, what to do when your symptoms change and when to ask for help.

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