Children, Teens and IBD: Unique Challenges and Psychological Aspects of the DiseaseDr. Dubinsky discusses the unique challenges faced by children and teens with IBD, answers common questions, such as "Will my child outgrow IBD?", and provides tips for parents to help their child thrive despite the disease. Dr. Dubinsky also provides insight on the psychological aspects of IBD for children and teens, as well as growth, development and body image concerns.

"IBD is a challenging disease that requires life-long management. As a result, patients and their physicians are continually striving to provide the most effective and up-to-date treatment plan based on the latest scientific advances and expert medical insight," said Philip O. Katz, MD, FACG, president of the American College of Gastroenterology.

"The American College of Gastroenterology is proud to feature three of the College's most respected IBD experts answering common questions about the disease in these easily accessible and engaging podcasts," said Katz. "With these podcasts, the ACG aims to help empower physicians and patients with the information they need to make the best treatment and IBD management decisions in order for patients to live well despite the disease."

This year on May 29 the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) is focusing its 2010 World Digestive Health Day on IBD in order raise public awareness on how to optimize diagnostic approaches and maximize patient care to enhance the quality of life of IBD patients. The campaign will underscore the emergence and complexities of IBD to doctors in developed and developing countries.

SOURCE American College of Gastroenterology