IBD IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

 IBD is often thought of as a “young person’s disease” because its onset is typically between the ages of 15 and 35, although it can certainly be diagnosed at a younger age.  The impact of IBD in a young child, and upon their family, can be dramatic and long-lasting. Many important aspects of IBD in childhood are quite different to the situation in adults.

Being diagnosed with IBD is challenging for anyone – but having a young child diagnosed is distressing and daunting for the whole family.

If you have a child with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, it is natural at times to feel isolated and worried about how you will cope, especially when your child is first diagnosed. It may help to bear in mind that:

  • while your situation is unique, you are not alone - there are hundreds of other parents in a similar situation with similar experiences and concerns;
  • nowadays there is a good chance that these conditions can be kept under control. The aim of medical treatment is to reduce and limit the number of times your child’s bowel is inflamed, so that he or she can get on with everyday life with as little disruption as possible.

 

 

Can IBD develop in children?

How does IBD present in children? 

Can IBD interfere with growth and development? 

How is IBD diagnosed in children and adolescents?

In what ways is IBD different in children than in adults?

How should IBD be managed in children? 

 

THE CLINICAL GUIDELINE

Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

In Children and Adolescents in New Zealand

This document aims to provide an evidence-based guide to the diagnosis and management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in children and adolescents across New Zealand. The recommendations within this document provide a guide and may not encompass every clinical situation.The guideline is formulated within the framework of the Paediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Network.

The Clinical Guideline

 

 
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