Crohn's Disease
Crohn's Disease: The Basics
Crohn's disease causes inflammation in the digestive tract, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. It can affect any part of the digestive tract but most commonly affects the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. While there is no cure for Crohn's disease, treatments and lifestyle changes can help you manage its symptoms and achieve periods of remission.
Crohn's Disease News
Symptoms and Diagnosis
How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Crohn’s Disease
Many women find that their menstrual cycle makes their Crohn's disease symptoms worse. Find out why, and how to...
By Linda FosterIs Creeping Fat Making Your Crohn’s Symptoms Worse?
People with Crohn’s disease are at risk for developing creeping fat, a type of fat that wraps around the bowel...
By Kaitlin Sullivan9 Things to Know About Crohn’s Disease and Cramps
Cramping is one of the most common symptoms of Crohn's disease, and research shows that doctors undertreat it....
By Beth W. Orenstein8 Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease That Don’t Affect Digestion
The symptoms of Crohn’s disease may extend beyond the digestive tract to include complications like osteoporosis...
By Elizabeth Shimer BowersWorried About Weight Loss if You Have Crohn’s Disease?
Weight loss due to symptoms of Crohn’s disease can lead to other health concerns. These tips can help you return...
By Mikel TheobaldCauses, Risk Factors, and Prevention
What’s the Link Between Crohn’s and Liver Disease?
If you have Crohn's disease or another form of IBD, here’s what you need to know about preventing and treating...
By Kaitlin SullivanDoes IBD Put You at Greater Risk of Developing Skin Cancer?
Certain IBD therapies may increase your risk of melanoma. But there are things you can do to lower your risk.
By Kaitlin SullivanThe High Cost of Managing Crohn’s Disease
People with Crohn’s disease pay almost three times as much for healthcare costs as people without IBD. Here’s ...
By Julie StewartHispanic Americans Wait Longer for an IBD Diagnosis Than White Patients
Rocio Castrillon, a Hispanic American, shares the story of her struggle to get an IBD diagnosis and her work with...
By Kaitlin SullivanThe Link Between Crohn’s Disease and Shingles
Crohn's puts you at increased risk for herpes zoster infection. Yet many people with IBD still don't get the vaccine...
By Padma NagappanTreatments and Complications
How Crohn’s Disease Affects Your Skin
Crohn’s disease can cause skin problems such as redness, bumps, and blisters.
By Chris Iliades, MD6 ‘Down There’ Health Issues That Can Occur in Women With Crohn’s
Crohn’s disease can trigger gynecological complications, such as irregular periods, painful sex, and more. Learn...
By Jessica MigalaWhat It’s Like to Do Self-Injections for Crohn’s Disease
Today, Crohn’s injections are easy to administer — and relatively painless. Here’s what you can expect and how...
By Maria MastersWhy Stopping Medication for Crohn’s Disease Is Risky
Skipping doses of your Crohn’s disease medication can cause serious health problems in the future. Here’s why.
By Kristen StewartEverything You Need to Know About Total Parenteral Nutrition
Learn about the use of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) who struggle...
By Kaitlin SullivanDiet and Nutrition
The Best Dairy Choices When You’re Living With Crohn’s Disease
The lactose in dairy products can cause a lot of issues for people with Crohn’s disease. To solve the problem,...
By Wyatt Myers8 Foods to Cut Back On or Cut Out to Help You Manage Crohn’s Disease
Avoiding common Crohn’s triggers, like pork, raw produce, and caffeine, may be the trick to keeping symptoms at...
By Madeline R. Vann, MPH7 Cooking Tips From Home Cooks With Crohn’s Disease
If you have Crohn’s disease, cooking your own meals can help you avoid foods that can trigger a flare.
By Jennifer Acosta ScottWhy It’s Important to Stay Hydrated if You Have Crohn’s
Dehydration may worsen your Crohn’s symptoms, but the bigger concern is that your Crohn’s can lead to dehydration...
By Quinn PhillipsEverything You Need to Know About Total Parenteral Nutrition
Learn about the use of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) who struggle...
By Kaitlin SullivanLiving With Crohn's Disease
The Best Dairy Choices When You’re Living With Crohn’s Disease
The lactose in dairy products can cause a lot of issues for people with Crohn’s disease. To solve the problem,...
By Wyatt Myers7 Common Crohn’s Triggers
Understand and identify these common Crohn’s disease triggers, and learn the best strategies to help reduce Crohn...
By Katherine LeeHow to Care for Someone With Crohn’s Disease
To be a good caregiver for a loved one with Crohn's disease, it's essential to understand the illness and what...
By Don RaufOvercoming ‘Mom Guilt’ as a Woman With Crohn’s Disease
Natalie Hayden — a Crohn’s disease advocate and mother of three — explains how she prioritizes time with her children...
By Natalie (Sparacio) HaydenWhat to Know About Colds and Flu if You Have Crohn’s
If you have Crohn’s disease, you could be more likely to catch the flu and common colds than other people, because...
By Colleen de Bellefonds