Protected: It’s Time to Step Up Our Response to Rising IBD Rates in Black Communities
by Diana Whitehead, MD
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The ONE Crohn’s Symptom Most Likely to Hit Black People the Hardest
You know what Crohn’s is like, at its best and its worst. An ongoing inflammatory condition impacting your gastrointestinal tract, Crohn’s can trigger a full range of symptoms, everything from abdominal pain to diarrhea, bleeding, weight loss, vomiting, fatigue, and read more about The ONE Crohn’s Symptom Most Likely to Hit Black People the Hardest
7 Ways Crohn’s Disease Affects Black Women Differently
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease impacts millions of Black women worldwide. While symptoms usually present as issues with the digestive tract, there are also less common problems that arise. In fact, Crohn’s Disease affects Black women differently. These read more about 7 Ways Crohn’s Disease Affects Black Women Differently
Exhaustion & Crohn’s: 5 Reasons You’re Feeling WIPED OUT
In case you didn’t know, research indicates that so-called Crohn’s fatigue affects as many as 70 percent of people during flare-ups and 40-50 percent when in remission. However, it's often misunderstood and oftentimes doesn’t get the attention it needs, especially read more about Exhaustion & Crohn’s: 5 Reasons You’re Feeling WIPED OUT
Black People May Have Worse Side Effects From Crohn’s Medications
Crohn’s disease is a chronic illness that affects the digestive system. While it can’t be cured, it’s often managed through various medications. Unfortunately, these drugs can have side effects that are even worse for Black people. You can’t keep your read more about Black People May Have Worse Side Effects From Crohn’s Medications
“You Might Have Crohn’s, But it Doesn’t Have You”: Former NFL Player Speaks
When you think of a resilient person, what do you think of? A person who has the ability or willpower to grow from and move through difficult circumstances? Or someone who has the willingness to adapt and be flexible, the read more about “You Might Have Crohn’s, But it Doesn’t Have You”: Former NFL Player Speaks
Living With Stomach Pain for Years: He Never Imagined It Would be This…
Jarrell Williams was used to having pain in his abdomen. The 28-year-old Native of Chicago had experienced this pain for years, but one day in January 2021, the pain was more intense than usual. It was sharp and consistent, but read more about Living With Stomach Pain for Years: He Never Imagined It Would be This…