What is a Crohn's Disease Awareness Medical Card?

Crohn's disease is a persistent inflammatory condition that affects the digestive tract, resulting in inflammation and irritation. It is a type of chronic illness that typically presents common symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and pain, and weight loss. This relentless disease can strike at any time in life but it is particularly prevalent among individuals aged between twenty and thirty years old. Intriguingly, it is more commonly observed in women than in men.

Understanding Crohn's disease also means recognising its unpredictability, as flare-ups can occur at any time and often urgently require a bathroom. During these episodes, explaining the situation can be stressful and time-consuming. To alleviate this, having a Crohn's Disease awareness card can be invaluable.

These awareness cards are designed to be conveniently pocket-sized, mimicking the dimensions of a credit card, allowing them to fit seamlessly into a purse or wallet.

Each card is personalised for the holder. Your name is prominently displayed on the front, making it recognisable and easy to use in an urgent situation. On the reverse of the card, there's space for two emergency contacts, providing an additional layer of security and reassurance for the cardholder

By carrying a Crohn's Disease awareness card, you can swiftly communicate your urgent need without divulging the intimate details of your condition, ensuring understanding and respect from others during potentially distressing moments.