The following are links to informative websites that can provide detailed descriptions of the various Irritable Bowels Diseases:
Mayo Clinic: Crohn’s Disease definition;
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/basics/definition/con-20032061
U.S National Library of Medicine: Crohn’s Disease resources;
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/crohnsdisease.html
U.S National Library of Medicine: Ulcerative Colitis resources;
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ulcerativecolitis.html
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK): Crohn’s Disease resources;
naspghan.org for Children’s Digestive Health & Nutrition
Books we like:
Gut Feelings : Social and Emotional Struggles with Crohn’s and Colitis , by Linda Kriger
On Eagle’s Wings: The Inspirational Life of Annie Stites: Crohn’s Survivor, by Gail Parker