Try these eight strategies for smooth travel with Crohn’s disease.

When you live with Crohn’s disease, it’s natural to be apprehensive about travel.

A 2018 survey found that people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) worried about toilet access and the quality of available food while traveling, among many other concerns.

Despite these considerations, however, people with IBD regularly enjoy domestic and international travel, even when it involves long days on the road or in the air. For many, it just takes a bit of preparation to ensure their needs are met in any situation.

To make managing those long travel days easier, consider taking advantage of some of these tips.

Everyone should be free to enjoy travel, including those who live with Crohn’s disease.

Pack your emergency supplies, documentation, and medicines beforehand. Be prepared with restroom locations nearby and ready to communicate your needs to others. Above all, enjoy your journey.