Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the digestive tract. It can cause inflammation, ulcers, and other problems.
Symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and cramping
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Mouth sores
- Anemia
- Eye redness or pain
- Fatigue
- Nausea or loss of appetite
Causes abnormal immune reactions, genes, and microbiome.
Treatment Medicines to reduce inflammation, Surgery to remove part of the digestive system, and Nutritional supplements and vitamins.
Complications
- Intestinal obstruction
- Fistulas
- Abscesses
- Anal fissures
- Malnutrition
- Inflammation in other areas of the body
Prognosis
- Crohn's disease can appear and disappear at various times
- Most people with Crohn's disease can control their symptoms
- The goal of treatment is to keep people in remission long term
Other IBD types ulcerative colitis and microscopic colitis.