Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel condition that causes swelling in the lining of the digestive system. Inflammation most commonly occurs in the large intestine (colon) or the last section of the small intestine (ileum).
Symptoms
Common symptoms can include:
Treatments
While there is currently no cure, treatments help stop the inflammatory process and relieve any symptoms. Treatments offered include steroid medication; medication to reduce inflammation; and medication to suppress the immune system.
While there is currently no cure, treatments help stop the inflammatory process and relieve any symptoms. Treatments offered include steroid medication; medication to reduce inflammation; and medication to suppress the immune system.