Crohn’s Disease

Crohn's Disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract.

Crohn’s Disease

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About Crohn’s Disease

  • It is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract. 
  • Inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease can affect different areas of the digestive tract in different people. 
  • It most commonly affects the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. 
  • The inflammation often spreads into the deeper layers of the bowel.
  • Crohn’s disease can be both painful and debilitating. Sometimes, it may lead to serious or life-threatening complications.
  • Symptoms of Crohn’s disease vary from person to person and may include diarrhea, cramping, and pain in your abdomen, and weight loss. 
  • Treatment
    • There’s no known cure for Crohn’s disease, but therapies can greatly reduce its symptoms and even bring about long-term remission and healing of inflammation. 
    • With treatment, many people with Crohn’s disease can function well.

Crohn’s Disease FAQs

Q1: What type of disease is Crohn’s disease?

Ans: Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Q2: Which part of the digestive tract is most commonly affected by Crohn’s disease?

Ans: End of the small intestine and beginning of the large intestine

Q3: Can Crohn’s disease be cured completely?

Ans: There’s no known cure for Crohn’s disease, but therapies can greatly reduce its symptoms.

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