Crohn's Disease -- Beyond the Basics
Crohn's disease is a complex disorder. Learn about potential complications, comorbid (related) conditions, and emergent treatments.
Supplements for Crohn's Disease
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.
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.
IBD Symptoms - Symptoms of IBD
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?
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?
Bowel Obstruction
A bowel obstruction is when the intestine is fully or partially blocked by something. Bowel obstructions are a common complication of Crohn's disease.
A bowel obstruction is when the intestine is fully or partially blocked by something. Bowel obstructions are a common complication of Crohn's disease.
Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) is a type of messenger protein known as a cytokine that is produced by white blood cells. TNF is thought to play a role in the development and/or continuance of Crohn's disease.
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) is a type of messenger protein known as a cytokine that is produced by white blood cells. TNF is thought to play a role in the development and/or continuance of Crohn's disease.
Types of Crohn's Disease
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.
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 Surgery for Crohn's Disease
Strictureplasty is a fairly common type of surgery used to treat Crohn’s disease. It opens up a narrowed section of bowel.
Strictureplasty is a fairly common type of surgery used to treat Crohn’s disease. It opens up a narrowed section of bowel.
The Epidemiology of IBD
Learn about how many people have inflammatory bowel disease, who is most at risk for developing the disease, and what factors may influence a person's risk.
Learn about how many people have inflammatory bowel disease, who is most at risk for developing the disease, and what factors may influence a person's risk.
Signs and Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – have several signs and symptoms in common, but they are very different conditions.
The two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – have several signs and symptoms in common, but they are very different conditions.
After-Surgery Workouts
Learn how to tighten up your abdominal muscles after having major surgery.
Learn how to tighten up your abdominal muscles after having major surgery.
Arthritis and IBD
IBD is associated with several other conditions including liver disorder primary sclerosing cholangitis, fissures, fistulas, and arthritis. Arthritis is the most common extraintestinal complication, affecting an estimated 25% of all IBD patients.
IBD is associated with several other conditions including liver disorder primary sclerosing cholangitis, fissures, fistulas, and arthritis. Arthritis is the most common extraintestinal complication, affecting an estimated 25% of all IBD patients.
Bowel Obstructions
A bowel obstruction is when a section of the bowel (either the small or the large intestine) becomes totally or partially blocked so that stool cannot pass through it. Bowel obstructions can occur to just about anyone, but they are the most common complication of Crohn's disease.
A bowel obstruction is when a section of the bowel (either the small or the large intestine) becomes totally or partially blocked so that stool cannot pass through it. Bowel obstructions can occur to just about anyone, but they are the most common complication of Crohn's disease.
Clear Liquid, Full Liquid, Lactose Free, and Lower Fiber Diets
For people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), diet is a major concern. At some point in treatment, most patients get sent home from the doctors office or hospital with a special diet.
For people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), diet is a major concern. At some point in treatment, most patients get sent home from the doctors office or hospital with a special diet.
Know What's in Your Milk?
A bacteria that causes disease in cattle and other animals--and is found in milk--is suspected of having a connection to Crohn's disease.
A bacteria that causes disease in cattle and other animals--and is found in milk--is suspected of having a connection to Crohn's disease.
Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies in IBD
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.
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.
What are the causes of mucus in the stool?
Stool normally contains a small amount of mucus, but passing stools with visible amounts of mucus can be from a variety of causes. Mucus in the stool is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis (UC), and is seen to a lesser degree in Crohn's disease (CD).
Stool normally contains a small amount of mucus, but passing stools with visible amounts of mucus can be from a variety of causes. Mucus in the stool is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis (UC), and is seen to a lesser degree in Crohn's disease (CD).
What Is a Fistula?
Fistulas are more common in Crohn's Disease than in ulcerative colitis. Approximately 30% of people with Crohn's Disease develop fistulas.
Fistulas are more common in Crohn's Disease than in ulcerative colitis. Approximately 30% of people with Crohn's Disease develop fistulas.