Crohn's Disease

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Overview

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes swelling and ulcers (i.e., sores or lesions) in the lining of the intestinal tract, usually in the small intestine, colon, and/or anal area. Crohn's is an unpredictable, chronic illness that varies in severity. Some patients experience long periods of remission, and others do not.

Swelling and inflammation can occur in all layers of the intestinal lining, and diseased areas often can develop next to healthy areas, crea...Read the full article