Millions of Americans suffer with Crohn’s and Colitis (collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD), Crohn’s and Colitis are painful, medically incurable diseases that attack the digestive system. IBD may also affect the joints, skin, bones, kidneys, liver, and eyes.
Why is Crohn’s and Colitis an invisible disease?
Crohn’s and Colitis are often referred to as invisible because someone living in your own community or family may be suffering from Crohn’s or Colitis without you even knowing about it.
Dealing with Crohn’s or Colitis isn’t easy but people who have the disease will often hide it behind a happy face or fun demeanor to avoid talking about it or to avoid making everyone in the room (including themselves) feel awkward or uncomfortable about their private situation.
Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week falls during the first week of December and one of the first things you can do to help make #IBDvisible is to get informed. Check out the link below to learn more about this invisible disease.
Source for Today’s Article: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Awareness Week
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