Flare Management Clinic
Even with ongoing treatment and regular care, people living with IBD can still face flares.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares can be painful, disruptive and sometimes lead to more serious complications. The CHUM IBD Centre’s Flare Management Clinic in Montreal provides current patients with timely access to IBD professionals who can assess symptoms and adjust care quickly, helping to avoid unnecessary emergency department visits whenever possible.
FAQ
At the CHUM IBD Centre, we understand how difficult flares can be and are here to provide timely, specialized support when symptoms intensify.
What is an IBD flare?
A flare occurs when your IBD symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea or fatigue, worsen temporarily. Flares can vary in severity and may require changes to your treatment plan.
Who can access the Flare Management Clinic?
The clinic is available to current patients experiencing a flare. Individuals diagnosed with IBD who are not yet under our care require a doctor’s referral to the CHUM IBD Centre.
Do I need to go to the emergency room during an IBD flare?
Not always. Our clinic provides direct access to IBD specialists who can assess your symptoms and adjust your treatment promptly, helping you avoid unnecessary ER visits whenever possible. However, it is important you contact your healthcare professional if you think you are having a flare.
What do I do if I’m having a flare?
Call the emergency number for the CHUM IBD Centre: 514.890.8086. Please note we only accept calls on this line from CHUM IBD Centre patients.
How can the clinic help manage an IBD flare?
If needed, our specialists can modify your medications, suggest additional therapies, or coordinate care with your primary gastroenterologist to help manage your flare effectively.
How do I contact the Flare Management Clinic?
Current patients can reach us through their care team. If you are not a patient and would like to access the clinic, your doctor can submit a referral on your behalf.
An IBD flare can disrupt every part of daily life. Timely access to specialized care can help patients manage symptoms and get their disease back under control.