I have a general question for you all. I am writing an article for my ambulance service colleague to raise awareness of IBD, and its potential complications that may present to the ambulance service, and I was wondering what sort of things you would like them to know/be aware of? I know calling for an ambulance is absolutely the last thing any of us would do, but if you needed to, what would you find helpful? This is what I have so far:
What is IBD (and a bit more info on CD and UC) and why it is different to IBS
who gets it
symptoms (GI, extraGI and mental health)
common treatments (medical - including drugs, complementary and diet related, and surgical),
potential emergencies (such as severe dehydration, issues surrounding steroids, blockage, perforation, mental health issues)
anything else?
I know it is really cheeky to ask, but know you guys are a wealth of information and experiences. Thank you in advance!
What is IBD (and a bit more info on CD and UC) and why it is different to IBS
who gets it
symptoms (GI, extraGI and mental health)
common treatments (medical - including drugs, complementary and diet related, and surgical),
potential emergencies (such as severe dehydration, issues surrounding steroids, blockage, perforation, mental health issues)
anything else?
I know it is really cheeky to ask, but know you guys are a wealth of information and experiences. Thank you in advance!