Crohn's disease
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Crohn's disease can sometimes cause life-threatening complications.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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