Understanding Bowel Urgency in Crohn's & colitis | Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms & Management

📘 Understanding Bowel Urgency in IBD | Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms & Management

Welcome to the IBD Learning Virtual Program with Sharon Dudley-Brown, CRNP, from Johns Hopkins University. In this comprehensive session, we explore one of the most distressing and under-discussed symptoms of IBD: bowel urgency.

⏱ What is Bowel Urgency?
Bowel urgency is the sudden and urgent need to have a bowel movement — often unpredictable and anxiety-inducing. It can happen in both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, whether the disease is active or in remission.

🎯 In This Video, You'll Learn:

✔️ What bowel urgency is and how patients define it
✔️ How common bowel urgency is in IBD (Crohn’s & UC)
✔️ Physical, emotional, and social impact of urgency
✔️ Causes: active inflammation, IBS overlap, rectal dysfunction
✔️ Why urgency is often overlooked by healthcare providers
✔️ Patient experiences and real-world challenges
✔️ Practical coping strategies: diet, medication, mental health support
✔️ How to talk to your doctor about urgency
✔️ New urgency rating tools to improve care
✔️ Resources from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

🧠 Expert Insight by:
Sharon Dudley-Brown, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner, Johns Hopkins University
IBD Specialist with decades of experience treating UC & Crohn’s patients.

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🧩 Patient Stories Included:
✅ Coping with urgency while in remission
✅ Managing incontinence in public settings
✅ Mental health impacts and therapy
✅ Real tips like creating a "butt bag" or travel kit

📲 Helpful Resources:
🌐 Visit Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

📱 Download the "We Can’t Wait" app to find restrooms quickly
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/we-cant...

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Have you experienced bowel urgency with IBD? What strategies have helped you manage it?

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📢 Disclaimer:
This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual condition and treatment.

🎥 Supported in part by: Eli Lilly
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