Potential Long-Term Complications from Crohn’s

Crohn’s disease can involve any part of your intestinal tract. Inflammation from Crohn’s disease commonly causes abdominal pain and diarrhea. This inflammation can affect all layers of tissue ...

When Are Biologic Drugs an Option for Crohn’s Disease?

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Natural Treatments for Crohn's Disease

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Drugs to Treat Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s: Emergency Flare-Up Guide

Flare-ups are a sudden reactivation of symptoms for people living with Crohn’s. A flare-up can cause active inflammation anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract with:

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Understanding Crohn's: The Remission and Relapse Cycle

Overview

Crohn’s disease is a disorder that causes irritation and swelling in the lining of the digestive tract. It’s a chronic illness, so most people will experience symptoms on ...

Achieving Remission with Crohn's: Q&A with a GI

Dr. Arun Swaminath is the director of the inflammatory bowel disease program at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. We asked Dr. Swaminath to discuss how to achieve and maintain remission ...

How to Know If Your Crohn’s Is Advancing

Crohn’s disease is a chronic, lifelong disorder that causes irritation and swelling in the lining of the digestive tract. If you have Crohn’s disease, you’ll likely go through periods of ...

Fitness and Crohn’s Disease: 8 Instagram Stars Making an Impact

If you live with Crohn’s disease, a chronic autoimmune disorder that impacts your entire gastrointestinal tract and causes myriad ...

Crohn’s Disease and Joint Pain: What’s the Connection?

People with Crohn’s disease have chronic inflammation in lining of their digestive tract. The exact cause of Crohn’s disease isn’t known, but this inflammation involves an overreaction of the ...

Constipation Cures for Crohn’s Disease

Diarrhea is usually at the top of the list for Crohn’s disease symptoms, but constipation isn’t a rare occurrence for people with Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the ...

How to Approach Discussing Crohn’s Disease with Your Doctor

It may be uncomfortable to talk about Crohn’s, but your doctor needs to know about your symptoms, including the nitty-gritty about your bowel movements. When discussing the disease with your ...

Biologic Therapies for Crohn's Disease

Remission is the primary goal for people with Crohn’s disease, but biologic therapies can provide a level of comfort. Biologic therapies work by blocking a condition called tumor necrosis ...

Honest and Heartfelt Advice for People Newly Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease

Coming to terms with a Crohn’s disease diagnosis can be tough. The lingering questions, anxiety, and feelings of isolation can be especially challenging. But remember: You have support and are ...