Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (GI) Patient Stories
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Ulcerative Colitis: Shea’s Story
Shea loves cheerleading and today has energy to spare for it, since the IBD team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has her ulcerative colitis under control.
Crohn’s Disease: Kristen’s Story
After a long battle, Kristen’s symptoms from Crohn’s disease are under control. She is a thriving young adult thanks to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Crohn’s Disease: Emily’s Story
Emily is an energetic teenager. She’s able to better enjoy her passions like acting thanks to treatment for her Crohn’s at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Crohn’s Disease: Sydney’s Story
Sydney is an energetic and well-rounded 10-year-old. Thanks to nutrition therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her Crohn’s disease is under control.
Crohn’s Disease: David’s Story
David came to CHOP as a teen to manage his Crohn’s. His parents now co-chair the Family Research Council, which supports research at the IBD Center.
Very Early Onset IBD and Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Thomas’ Story
Thomas does karate and loves Lego robotics. With medication and a careful diet, he’s living an active life with IBD.
Crohn’s Disease: Matthew’s Story
Matthew’s problem was a mystery until he came to Children’s Hospital. After a diagnosis of Crohn’s, nutrition treatment has Matthew, 3, eating normally and thriving.
Crohn’s Disease: Carter’s Story
Carter was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 5. With nutrition treatment, he’s growing again and back to playing his favorite game: basketball.
Crohn’s Disease and Pancreatitis: Adina’s Story
Adina loves singing and musical theater. She’s able to enjoy them more fully now that treatment for Crohn’s disease has reduced her stomach pains and nausea.
Crohn’s Disease Second Opinion: Ty’s Story
Ty spent two years on a mostly liquid diet because of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Two days after surgery at CHOP, he ate a cheeseburger.