Crohn's disease: 'I've had an ostomy bag for eight years - I go to the gym, I do yoga, I swim. I can absolutely do everything'

"Marta Stanska, diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 16, underwent multiple surgeries, including a permanent ileostomy, which ultimately gave her back her health and freedom."

"Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis impacts the large intestine. Both conditions have no known cause."

Marta Stanska was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 16, experiencing severe stomach pain. After multiple surgeries, including a permanent ileostomy and removal of her colon and rectum, she found that the ostomy restored her health and freedom. Crohn's disease, part of inflammatory bowel disease, can affect any part of the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis specifically impacts the large intestine. Approximately 40,000 people in Ireland are affected by these conditions.

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