Patient stories

Clarice, 17, shares her story with others to remove the stigma surrounding inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

William manages his ulcerative colitis with medication and nutrition. With his condition under control, he has the energy to be a competitive gymnast.

When Noah was 11, ulcerative colitis drained his energy and threatened his life. Now 15, he has the energy and stamina to play on a basketball team.

David experienced unpleasant side effects from two of his treatments for colitis, but his medical team at Children’s Hospital responded each time with new approaches to his care.