Crohns Disease Medical Reference

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

If you plan to have surgery for Crohn’s disease, a long-term recovery game plan can help ease anxiety about your procedure. Good preparation can also make the years following your surgery easier to manage, both physically and emotionally.

For some people, Crohn’s disease can get worse over time. Learn more about why this might happen and what treatment options you have.

Taking care of a chronic condition such as Crohn’s disease means ongoing medical expenses. Find out what to expect and what may help meet these medical costs.

There's still much we don't know about Crohn's. But scientists are learning more about the disease and ways to treat it. Find out what the latest research shows.

When you or someone you care for has Crohn's disease, it can take a toll on your emotions. Learn how to get support for yourself or a loved one with Crohn's.

If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition, having social support may ease your stress, lessen depression and anxiety, and cut your risk of health problems that could worsen your condition. Here’s what to know about finding support.

There are some things you should do before you have Crohn’s disease surgery. Find out how to prepare your body, plan for recovery, and heal comfortably.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can make it hard to get the nutrients you need. Find out how you can prevent it, why it happens, and treatment options.

Find out about conditions that may be more likely if you have Crohn’s disease.

When you have Crohn’s disease, you’ll probably work with a group of health care professionals. Find out how each can help with your condition.

Crohn’s disease can affect your personal and professional relationships. Find out how you can get support from family, friends, intimate partners, and co-workers.

If you have Crohn’s disease, you may need to get checked more often for early signs of colon cancer. But most people with Crohn's don’t get colon cancer, and there are things you can do to lower your risk.

You’ve seen your doctor about GI problems, but you still don’t know what’s wrong. Here’s what you should do to learn what’s up with your gut.

If you have Crohn’s disease, you may want to find support in addition to your medical team. Find out where you can get reliable resources to help you manage Crohn’s disease.

If you have Crohn’s disease, it’s important to know that you didn’t cause it. Find out what may have triggered you to develop this condition, what can make it worse, and how to avoid flare ups.

You want to make the most of your time with your doctor. Here’s how to prepare for an appointment about gastrointestinal symptoms.

There are a lot of conditions you might mistake for Crohn’s disease. Find out more about other causes of symptoms that mimic Crohn’s.

If you’re planning to get surgery because of Crohn’s disease, you need to know what the recovery period after the operation will be like. Find out how long recovery may take, when you can go home after the operation, and how your nutrition may change.

When you have Crohn’s disease, getting to the doctor’s office may be a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how to make the most of a telemedicine visit.

Don’t stop your treatment during the pandemic. Whether it’s mail order or in the store, here’s how to get your Crohn’s medications safely amid COVID-19.

Many prescription and over-the-counter medications can help ease the symptoms of Crohn’s disease.

Certain diseases can narrow your intestines, and slow or even block waste from passing through. How do strictures happen, and what are some signs and symptoms that you might have them?

What does it mean if you have small bowel Crohn’s disease? What are the symptoms? And how is it diagnosed and treated?

If you have an IBD condition like Crohns disease, COVID-19 raises important questions for you. Find out how to manage your inflammatory bowel disease and protect your health for the Coronavirus pandemic at home today.