Crohn's disease is an incurable chronic disease of the intestinal tract. Crohns disease and its sister disorder, ulcerative colitis, are collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Crohns disease can affect any part of the intestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. Some signs and symptoms of Crohns disease include:
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Rectal bleeding
- Skin and eye irritations
- Diarrhea
Stress and diet do not cause Crohns disease, but they can exacerbate symptoms. The symptoms of Crohns disease are typically treated with medications and surgery. There is no cure for Crohn's disease.

