Crohns Disease Medical Reference

With its unpredictable symptoms, there may be times when you feel that Crohn’s disease controls your life. Here are a few ways you can handle the stresses of the disease and take control back from Crohn’s.

People often reach for these common pain relievers for everyday aches, but if you have Crohn’s disease, you should think twice before you pop these pills. You’ll need to talk to your doctor about how they could affect your condition.

Learn to take control of your Crohn’s disease through how you eat. Nutrition therapy gives you tools that may relieve your symptoms and improve your health.

For years, fiber was off-limits for Crohn’s disease patients. But the right amount at the right time can be good. Learn how fiber-rich foods may help.

Crohn's disease symptoms can come back, or relapse, when you least expect them. Here's how to get a handle on flares.

Smoking makes Crohn’s disease more likely and can worsen it, too. But if you quit smoking, that’s one of the best ways to reduce flare-ups and problems.

You can’t control Crohn’s Disease, but you can stop it from controlling your relationship. Here’s what to say and how to offer support to the one you love.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet limits most carbs but allows carbs requiring minimal digestion. Its goal: reduce inflammation and make eating enjoyable.

Fatigue is the second most common symptom of Crohn’s disease. Tiredness could be a side effect of medications, flare-ups or diet. Learn more.

Crohn’s disease can be challenging at times, but living with it is more about what you can do than what you can’t. You just have to know how to go about it.

If you have Crohn's disease, find out why it’s important to manage your mental health the way you manage your physical health.

Crohn's disease can cause symptoms with complications that affect the blood, liver, eyes, kidneys, and joints. Learn to recognize the signs.

Your relationship with your health care team is a key part of how well you manage Crohn's disease.

Learn what you can do to make life easier with Crohn's disease.

You can help manage your Crohn's disease by easing your stress with relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and yoga.

Crohn's disease has a big impact on you, of course, but it also affects your family and friends. Here are some ways to make it easy on everyone.

Learn the differences between Crohn’s disease and Celiac disease.

Steroids can cause side effects in people with Crohn’s disease. Learn which ones are the most common, which are more serious, and what to do about them.

Crohn’s symptoms and treatments can make sex painful or embarrassing. WebMD lets you know about treatments, techniques, and tips to enjoy sex.

WebMD explains Crohn's disease, including symptoms and complications

You should follow your doctor’s instructions for taking care of Crohn’s disease. You may have self-care instructions for supplemental nutrition, prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, anxiety and depression, and support resources.

Crohn’s disease can complicate your life, but first get it diagnosed. Find out how to tell if it’s Crohn’s or something else.

WebMD tells you how to get your Crohn’s disease into remission -- and keep it there.

Why do people with Crohn's disease seem to have a greater risk for heart disease? WebMD explains.

WebMD describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of short bowel syndrome.