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Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease that can affect any part of the digestive system from mouth to anus.
  1. CD--Basics (15)
  2. CD--Beyond Basics (20)

Rectal Bleeding and IBD

Bleeding is a common symptom of IBD. Blood in the stool is less common in Crohn's disease than in ulcerative colitis. Bleeding may be treated with vitamin supplements or transfusions.

Can Inflammatory Bowel Disease Be Fatal?

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are very serious conditions, but can they actually be fatal?

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