I was diagnosed with Crohn's about 3 years ago. I went to see my PCP today for a skin abcess or boil that is at the top of my bottom. He said he sees several patients with Crohn's who get these. He prescribed Flagyl and Bactrim, and advised me to follow up with my GI. I already have an appointment with my GI later in the week for a check-up, but I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem, or ever been told Crohn's causes them. I understand fissures, and other problems that occur within the large intestine from it, but had never heard it can cause sores on the outside. Anyone else?
Thanks.