As hospital resources are stretched to care for COVID-19 patients, it is important for Ulcerative Colitis patients to avoid a flare that might require a hospital visit or stay. We at The Colitis Blog provide you with a few tips on how to avoid a flare during the pandemic. 1. Homemade Food: Safer & Healthier…
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Part 2. Got UC & High-Risk for COVID-19: Safety Tips For You & Your Family
This post follows up on Part 1 in this series. Some people with Ulcerative Colitis may be at greater risk associated with COVID-19, Crohn’s and Colitis organizations around the world suggest. The chart on the left, issued by the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada shows the risks of COVID-19 associated with age, inflammation severity, and commonly prescribed medication…
Part 1. Got UC & At High-Risk for COVID-19: Safety Tips For You & Your Family
Some people with Ulcerative Colitis may be at greater risk associated with COVID-19, Crohn’s and Colitis organizations around the world suggest. The chart on the left, issued by the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada shows the risks of COVID-19 associated with age, inflammation severity, and commonly prescribed medication for IBD. If you or a loved one with UC…
Stay Home. But, If You MUST Go Outside For Essentials: Hygiene Tips for COVID-19
It is so important for everyone to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the best way you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and everyone else. In many US states, stay-at-home orders have been issued to slow the spread of the virus. People with IBD (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease) may be…
How To Make A Good Face Mask With Home Supplies
In the next few days, we will post more on reusable masks and how to properly disinfect them. Subscribe to The Colitis Blog or like us on Facebook (sidebar) to receive those posts. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) upon us, people with chronic conditions, immunocompromised, and the elderly are at a greater risk of severe symptoms….