Taking inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to school
Has your child recently been diagnosed with a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder? Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other GI disorders often miss school for doctor’s appointments, surgeries, flare-ups and side effects from their medications. Despite their illness, many of these children still go to school and have the same responsibilities as other kids, like completing homework and participating in classroom activities.
Parents and teachers play a big role in helping students with chronic GI conditions succeed in te classroom. The team at Children’s HealthSM is here to provide expert support and guidance to help kids thrive at school.
About chronic GI disorders
Chronic GI conditions are lifelong illnesses that usually don’t have a cure. Children with these conditions deal with a wide range of symptoms which can include stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea and other uncomfortable stomach problems.
Common chronic GI disorders include:
