Crohn's disease is a condition that causes swelling, or inflammation, in part of your digestive system.

Remission is a stage of Crohn’s when your disease is no longer active.

The costs of medical care for Crohn's disease can stack up during that time, so you should plan and prepare now.

There are five main types of Crohn's disease, each with its own set of symptoms.

Symptoms of Crohn’s vary widely depending on the person and on the part of the GI tract that the disease attacks.

Crohn's can affect your digestive tract in patches. Some areas may be damaged while others are completely healthy.

Fistulas are tunnels that form between two organs or an organ and the surface of your body, due to Crohn’s inflammation.

Blockage in your intestines is a common problem with Crohn’s disease.

Although there are many theories about what causes Crohn's disease, none of them have been proven.

Scientists haven’t identified all causes of Crohn’s, but they’ve found certain groups of people who are at higher risk.

When the gut microbiome balance is disrupted, it can make you more prone to disease, including Crohn’s disease.

Smoking doesn't cause Crohn's. But smoking can increase your risk of Crohn's, or make it more severe and harder to treat.

There isn't a single test that can diagnose Crohn's. To diagnose, your doctor will gather information from many sources.

Your doctor can choose an abdominal X-ray to help them diagnose and keep track of your Crohn’s disease.

You’ll probably see several types of health professionals for your Crohn's. They'll work together to help you manage symptoms.

Crohn's is a lifelong illness, so you'll want someone you can count on for the long haul.

If you have Crohn’s disease, the right medications may keep your condition under control.

The medications used in the step-up and top-down methods are the same. You’ll just get them in a different order.

Medical experts speculate that an overgrowth of bacteria is one of the causes of Crohn’s disease.

It may be hard to hear that Crohn’s can harm your GI tract to the point where you could need treatment at a hospital.