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My First Signs of Crohn's Disease Weren't Digestion-Related: What To Look Out For

Crohn's disease can cause symptoms unrelated to your digestion. Health's Crohn's Disease Advocate Gaylyn Henderson, MPH, describes the early symptoms of Crohn's disease she had—and none of them were ...
Rolling Out

Key signs that might indicate you have Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease belongs to a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). This chronic condition causes inflammation in the digestive tract, which can lead to numerous uncomfortable ...
Los Angeles Times

Crohn’s Disease: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How It Affects You

Crohn’s Disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, but most commonly targets the terminal ileum and proximal colon. A key characteristic of Crohn’s is transmural involvement, meaning ...
Healthline

What’s the Difference Between Crohn’s Disease and IBS?

Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune condition that causes symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause similar symptoms as well as constipation. Many ...
Everyday Health

Could a Gluten-Free Diet Help You Manage Crohn’s Disease?

Because Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), that means the condition involves chronic inflammation in the digestive tract, and it's possible that certain foods could worsen ...