1/13

You can get Crohn's disease in your mouth.

  • True
  • False
2/13

If your Crohn's flares, it's because you ate too much fiber.

  • True
  • False
3/13

If you have good control of your Crohn's disease, it won't flare up.

  • True
  • False
4/13

Probiotics are proven to ease Crohn's.

  • True
  • False
5/13

If you have Crohn's, you may be short on vitamin B-12.

  • True
  • False
6/13

When you're having a Crohn's flare, it's best to avoid ginger ale.

  • True
  • False
7/13

You only get Crohn's disease if it runs in your family.

  • True
  • False
8/13

What can treatment do for your Crohn's?

  • Curb inflammation
  • Cure the disease
  • Give you time to adjust your diet
9/13

Too much stress can bring on Crohn's disease.

  • True
  • False
10/13

Out-of-control Crohn's makes related health problems more likely.

  • True
  • False
11/13

Which is the most common complication of Crohn's disease?

  • Blockage in the intestine
  • Arthritis
  • Kidney stones
12/13

You're more likely to need surgery for Crohn's if you smoke.

  • True
  • False
13/13

Taking medication is the only way to ease your flares.

  • True
  • False

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Cleveland Clinic: "Crohn's Disease."

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