Crohn's Disease -- Beyond the Basics

The prognosis for people with Crohn's disease is highly variable, with some experiencing severe symptoms and others only having mild disease. The incidence of serious complications and colon cancer is low.

Night sweats can be a real problem for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Night sweats can be caused by fevers or be a side effects of some medications.

Crohn's disease is lumped together with ulcerative colitis as two of the main inflammatory bowel diseases, but Crohn's disease is very distinct in its signs and symptoms.

Many people with Crohn's Disease try alternative and complementary treatments for their symptoms. Some of the supplements for Crohn's disease have evidence supporting their use, and some do not.

The symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can range from the annoying to the debilitating and vary from person to person. Which IBD symptom has made your life miserable?

Crohn’s disease is an extremely complex disorder, made more so by the fact that it can take different forms. The 5 main forms of CD are ileocolitis, ileitis, Crohn's (granulomatous) colitis, gastroduodenal Crohn's, and jejunileitis.

Strictureplasty is a fairly common type of surgery used to treat Crohn’s disease. It opens up a narrowed section of bowel.

What are the risk factors for IBD? Find out who is more likely to develop Crohn's disease.

Crohn's disease not only brings gastrointestinal problems, it can also bring extraintestinal complaints, such as arthritis.

This fairly common intestinal complication of Crohn's disease happens when one part of the intestine is blocked by something. Learn more about bowel obstructions, including symptoms and treatment.

There are several factors which contribute to vitamin and mineral deficiencies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The first is that due to inflammation in the small and/or large intestine, some nutrients are not fully absorbed.

Mucus in the stool is not a common symptom of Crohn's disease, but some people with Crohn's do experience it. Find out why you might see mucus in your stool.

Fistulas are more common in Crohn's Disease than in ulcerative colitis. Approximately 30% of people with Crohn's Disease develop fistulas.

Could being exposed to fewer germs in childhood lead to developing diseases such as IBD? Find out more about the hygiene hypothesis.

The complications of Crohn's disease affect more than just the intestines. Your skin, eyes, bones, and other digestive organs can also be affected.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the digestive tract, but conditions that affect other parts of the body are also associated with IBD. Eye diseases such as uveitis have been found to be more common in people with IBD.

What tips would you share with someone who was about to undergo surgery for their Crohn's disease for the first time?

Johne's disease, which is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis, affects cattle and other animals. Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis may also have a link to Crohn's disease.