IBD Education Day, i.e. free lectures on inflammatory bowel diseases

IBD Education Daysare open and free meetings that have been held for thirteen years
in the largest Polish cities. During the event, lectures on treatment, diet and dealing with problems related to the disease will be delivered by gastroenterologists, a pharmacist
and a nutritionist. You can also get free guides for sick children and adults and their relatives. There is also the possibility to ask questions to the experts.

The lectures will be given by:
● prof. dr hab. n. med. Maciej Gonciarz - The future of IBD therapy - what can we count on
● prof. dr hab. n. med. Piotr Albrecht - Iron supplementation in IBD - is it really safe and how to do it?
● Mgr Urszula Grzelak - Vivomixx - probiotic of great help. Practical tips for patients with UC
● Magdalena Kaniewska, MD, PhD - Biological treatment of IBD in the light of the new drug programs of the National Health Fund
● Ariel Liebert MD, PhD - Drugs and dietary supplements - a simple way or a labyrinth with no way out?
● Aleksandra Majsnerowska, MA - HIT diet in inflammatory bowel diseases

There are almost 100,000 in Poland. people with IBD. The disease is manifested by severe abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fatigue, weight loss, and growth retardation in children. It is incurable and has periods of exacerbation and remission. It is associated with frequent hospitalizations. Patients often undergo surgery to remove part or all of their intestines. For many of them, the disease means disability and social exclusion.

The "J-elita" Society was established in 2005 on the initiative of patients and parents of children struggling z IBD, is the largest organization supporting patients with inflammatory bowel disease in Poland, with over 3,000 members and branches in 14 provinces.

Media contact:

Jacek Holub 507 094 220

Source: Press release