Bowel disease
- NewsMarie-Claire Dorking
"Bag Lady Mama” Is Here To Show You The Reality Of Life With An Ileostomy Bag
Look a little closer though, and you can just make out the outline of an ileostomy bag underneath her left hand. Aged just 15, doctors diagnosed Krystal Miller, from Perth with Crohn’s disease, a condition that causes inflammation of the bowel, including the large and small intestine. Now 32, and a mother of two, she’s hoping her blog, Bag Lady Mama, will help raise awareness about bowel disease which she describes as an ‘invisible illness’.
- HealthAOL
Crohn's disease - what you need to know
Crohn's disease, though relatively rare, is a long-term condition that causes serious discomfort and in some cases, severe complications that may require surgery. According to the NHS, there are currently around 90,000 sufferers in the UK,
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