Knowledge directly from the consultation room: Understanding inflammatory bowel disease and living with the condition.
Recurring abdominal pain and diarrhea, accompanied by frequent medical consultations, are part of daily life for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The two most common forms of this condition are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both cause chronic inflammation of the intestine that typically occurs in flare-ups. However, symptoms can also arise beyond the gastrointestinal tract. Unfortunately, children and young adults are often affected, making the long-term impact of the disease particularly significant. This guide provides patients and interested readers with a clear, evidence-based overview of IBD and practical strategies for managing it in everyday life.

Contents:

• Typical symptoms of IBD and the path to diagnosis
• IBD in children and adolescents
• Treatment: conventional strategies and new therapeutic options
• Is there an IBD-specific diet?
• Complementary medicine options for IBD

Prof. Dr. med. Birgit Terjung: Chief Physician Head of Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at GFO Clinics Bonn, St. Josef Hospital. Specialist in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Nutritional Medicine.

Prof. Dr. med. Jost Langhorst: Chief Physician Head of the Department of Integrative Medicine and Naturopathy in Bamberg and Professor of Integrative Medicine at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Specialist in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Psychotherapy, Naturopathic Medicine as well as Physical Therapy and Balneology.

Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Stephan Buderus: Chief Physician Head Department of Pediatrics at GFO Clinics Bonn, St. Marien Hospital. Specialist in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, and Pediatric Gastroenterology.

The editors contribute to the development of medical guidelines for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions through their specialized IBD outpatient clinics.