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    • Your Life With Crohn’s Disease

    Crohn's Symptoms Outside the Stomach

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      How Crohn’s Affects Other Parts of Your Body

      Crohn’s doesn’t stop with your GI tract. Learn how it affects your entire body -- from bones to eyes -- and what you can do to support your treatment.

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      When It Becomes More Severe

      When your symptoms get worse, that can be a sign that your Crohn's disease is getting more serious. Here are some warning signs.

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      How the Procedures Work

      If medications don't soothe your Crohn's, you may need surgery, from something simple to removing your colon.

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      Inside Look at Crohn's Surgery

      The type of surgery needed depends on how severe your symptoms are. They start with removing an intestinal blockage and go from there.

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      It's Complicated

      Learn the warning signs of Crohn's complications. Get tips on dealing with joint pain, eye issues, and more.

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