Over 50,000 people live with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative colitis in Ireland.
Over 50,000 people live with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative colitis in Ireland.
These are conditions where the immune system doesn’t work properly and the body starts attacking itself, causing ulcers, swelling and inflammation of the gut.
Most common symptoms are frequent bowel motions, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, painful joints and skin rashes.
While there is currently no cure, early diagnosis and treatment can help to stabilise the disease and provide for a normal quality of life.
World IBD Day takes place today, May 19th, and is designed to shine a light on all the pivotal work that Crohn's & Colitis Ireland does and their "It Takes a Village" campaign, designed to bust myths and offer guidance on how to be a great ally.
On Kildare Today, 26-year-old Shane Sweeney from Celbridge spoke on his own journey and the importance of planning ahead.
From early 2023, Shane had been experiencing symptoms like fatigue and nausea, and months on, bathroom urgency and blood in his stool.
After attending his doctor and undergoing a colonoscopy, he received the news of inflammatory bowel disease.
At first, Shane didn't want to leave his house, but mentions the support in his life and his GP, helped him plan through the period and urged the importance of getting help if you feel something is wrong.
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