IBD and COVID-19

What IBD patients need to know about COVID-19 video
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 5:27 PM
I have IBD. Am I at a higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19?
IBD is a condition of an overactive immune system and is often treated with immune modification or immune suppression to achieve a goal of symptom control a...
Mon, 17 Aug, 2020 at 6:10 PM
How can I protect myself?
Many individuals with IBD have weakened immune systems and therefore are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19.  The CDC recommends that individual...
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 5:14 PM
Should I continue my medications?
Updates and recommendations on IBD medications: Stay on your IBD medications. Inflammation due to IBD can lead to complications and damage to your intes...
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 5:07 PM
How to cope with stress and anxiety from COVID-19
Turn off media and news for some time each day. While it is important to stay updated, having the news on all day can be overwhelming. Ensure you have time...
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 5:35 PM
Living with IBD and coping with COVID-19 video
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 5:33 PM
What do I do if I am feeling ill or was exposed to COVID-19?
Here are some other actions to take if you are feeling ill or you think you may have been exposed COVID-19: Stay home if you are feeling sick  Cover your...
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 5:40 PM
What should I do if I have a disease flare?
If you are experiencing a flare, contact your healthcare team right away and seek their advice. Your medical team may be able to evaluate your symptoms us...
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 6:39 PM
Should I continue my routine tests?
Many providers have moved to phone or video encounters for stable patients. You should inquire about the availability of these options and try to keep these...
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 6:40 PM
What are current surgical recommendations?
On March 15, 2020 a joint message was issued by the four professional GI societies (AASLD, ACG, AGA, and ASGE) regarding elective, non-urgent, endoscopic pr...
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 5:47 PM