Crohn's Disease

Overview

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and weight loss, and there is no cure, so treatment aims to control symptoms and prevent relapse.

Symptoms

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Perianal disease

Treatment

Control inflammation with aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and biologics, with surgery for complications.

Dietary advice

Eat a high-calorie, high-protein, low-residue diet, limit fiber during flares, and avoid irritating foods.