Medically reviewed by Cynthia Taylor Chavoustie, MPAS, PA-C — By Jennifer Chesak, MSJ on December 8, 2023
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the digestive tract. Common symptoms include:
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- urgent need to poop
- blood in the stool
- appetite changes
- fatigue
These symptoms can greatly affect your quality of life. But various treatments and lifestyle changes can help you manage this type of IBD and reduce flares.
Take our pop quiz on Crohn’s to test your knowledge of symptoms, care for Crohn’s, common misconceptions, and more.
Last medically reviewed on December 8, 2023
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Medically reviewed by Cynthia Taylor Chavoustie, MPAS, PA-C — By Jennifer Chesak, MSJ on December 8, 2023