Crohn’s Disease: Carter’s Story
Carter was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 5. With nutrition treatment, he’s growing again and back to playing his favorite game: basketball.
Patient stories
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient Stories
Crohn’s Disease and Pancreatitis: Adina’s Story
Adina loves singing and musical theater. She’s able to enjoy them more fully now that treatment for Crohn’s disease has reduced her stomach pains and nausea.
Crohn’s Disease Second Opinion: Ty’s Story
Ty spent two years on a mostly liquid diet because of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Two days after surgery at CHOP, he ate a cheeseburger.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Makenzie’s Story
Makenzie suffered a terrifying illness when she was 7, a rapid decline in which she lost a quarter of her weight. With treatment at CHOP, she’s back to her healthy, happy self.