Crohn's Disease

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What is Crohn's Disease?

Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which involves ongoing (chronic) inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's-related inflammation usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end of the rectum (anus).

See also: Ulcerative colitis

Alternative Names:

Inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's disease; Regional enteritis; Ileitis; Granulomatous ileocolitis

Posts on Crohn's Disease (499)

We're pleased to announce that Prof. Garth Nicolson, founder of the Institute for Molecular...
We're pleased to announce that Prof. Garth Nicolson, founder of the Institute for Molecular...
Hi there I have severe active Crohn's disease and an eating disorder (bulimia) (both fo...
I have been through a lengthy dx for CD. I had a peri-anal fistulotomy with a 6 week seton ...
Hello all, I haven't posted for a long time. I was wondering the difference (strenghtwise) ...
I was diagnosed with moderate-severe Crohn's earlier this year. I'm taking Remicade. I also...
I was diagnosed with Crohn's in October of 2008. However I had been diagnosed with IBS in a...
I frequently have sinus infections. Since being diagnosed with Crohn's about 6 months ago,...
Hi I was wondering what suggestions you have for improving dealing with Crohn's Disease, s...
Hi everyone :) I called the gastro doctor this morning to ask if he had test resul...

Journals about Crohn's Disease(1)

remicade, waiting


by KentuckyBeMommaw, Jan 12, 2008 10:05PM - 1 Comment
I'm waiting until I can get my next remicade infusion and I'm being forced to wait bec...

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