IBD Fun Facts
What is it called when IBD suddenly becomes worse
A flare
One way that Stress affects IBD
increases inflammation in the gut
True or False: Inflammation makes IBD worse
True
What is it called when symptoms of IBD become mild or disappear completely
Remission
This is a way the body reacts to infection, injury or other medical conditions
inflammation
True or False: your heart beats faster when stress hormones are produced
True (do you know why?)
This is a common finding (doctors order labs to look for it) in people with IBD and can make you feel weak or tired. It is when your hemoglobin is too low.
Anemia
Flushed skin at the site of the injury, pain or tenderness, swelling, heat are signs of this
symptoms of acute inflammation
When we are frightened or scared, our body makes these two hormones
adrenalin and cortisol
A camp for kids with IBD
There is a sleep away camp AND a virtual camp!
Camp Oasis is a sleep away camp for kids with IBD
CampOasis@Home is a new virtual camp if you aren't ready for a sleep away camp
When the immune system mistakenly attacks itself, it is described this way
autoimmune illness
What we call our body's reaction to something scary or frightening, leading us to either run away or stay and defend ourselves
Fight or Flight
This test is a sign of inflammation inside your intestines
What is the system in your body called that fights germs and diseases
immune system
This is a physical response or change in our body that can be a result of stress, or an injury, or an illness. With IBD, it usually happens in the lining of the GI tract
inflammation