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Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Find educational materials to increase your knowledge and understanding of living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. 

View diagnostic and treatment options

Follow these steps to start your journey to treatment

 

 

STEP 01

Take the symptom quiz

Answer some simple questions about your experience living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

STEP 02

Discuss with your GP

Take these results to your next appointment and discuss your treatment options.

STEP 03

Find a specialist

If your GP recommends further treatment, find a suitable specialist near you.

Take the Symptom Quiz

 

Start the conversation by taking the interactive Inflammatory Bowel Disease symptom quiz. You will be able to download your results at the end to help start your treatment journey. 

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease symptom questionnaire

Your questionnaire results

This tool is not meant to diagnose or eliminate a diagnosis for any disease or condition. The list of symptoms and risk factors is not exhaustive. Talk to your doctor for further information.


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    Question 1 of 8

    Do you frequently see blood in your stool or toilet paper after wiping ?

    Question 2 of 8

    Have you recently experienced a reduced appetite or unexplained weight loss?

    Question 3 of 8

    Do you regularly experience either diarrhoea or constipation, or a mix of both?

    Question 4 of 8

    Do you experience the need to empty your bowels very suddenly or waking up in the night to empty your bowels?

    Question 5 of 8

    Do you frequently suffer from abdominal pain or cramping?

    Question 6 of 8

    Do you constantly feel tired?

    Question 7 of 8

    Are you frequently experiencing chills or fever?

    Question 8 of 8

    Do you have other issues around your bottom area, such as cracks or abscesses that don’t heal or keep coming back?

    References

    1. Crohn’s and Colitis Australia 2024. Available at https://crohnsandcolitis.org.au

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    Discuss with your GP

    Learning to talk about your condition can help combat stigma and educate your friends and family about how you manage your illness while still living your best life.