IBD, The Symptoms, Treatment Options & Patient Impact

IMPACT ON THE PATIENT

We have listed some of the main impacts below. You may want to explore further the effect on Well-being, Lifestyle and Mental Health.

ï Dealing with Symptoms: Pain, increased use of the bathroom & tiredness

ï Taking medications & side effects

ï Social / Family life & relationships

ï Regular appointments & tests

ï School / Work

ï Sticking to an appropriate diet & avoiding malnutrition

ï Surgery & living with a stoma

ï Reduced exercise & general activity