IBD, The Symptoms, Treatment Options & Patient Impact

SURGERY

ï Ulcerative Colitis: For 1 in 5 people surgery may be necessary to remove an inflamed section of large bowel (colon).

ï Crohn’s Disease: 60 to 75% will need surgery to repair damage to their digestive system and treat complications.

If a large portion of bowel needs to be removed, a Stoma may be required.

This is a surgically made hole in the abdomen that allows body waste to be removed from the body directly through the end of the bowel into a collection bag.