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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What's the difference between Crohn's disease and colitis?
The differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are: Ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon while Crohn's disease can occur anywhere between the mouth and the anus. In Crohn's disease, there are healthy parts of the intestine mixed in between inflamed areas.
What does a colitis flare feel like?
An ulcerative colitis flare-up is the return of symptoms after not having any for a period of time. This may involve diarrhea, belly pain and cramping, rectal pain and bleeding, fatigue, and urgent bowel movements.
What is the life expectancy of a person with Crohn's disease?
The average life expectancy for females is 78.4 years and for males, it is 75.5 years. However, other studies suggest that Crohn's life expectancy is the same for people with the disease and without it. This mainly accounts for lifestyle modification and dietary changes.
What is a Crohn's flare-up like?
Signs of a flare-up include going for a poo more than 5 times in 24 hours – or more than is normal for you, loose poo or diarrhoea with blood or mucus for more than 3 days and abdominal pain. Everyone experiences flare-ups differently. They can last anywhere from a few days to several months.
Crohn's can affect any part of the digestive tract—from the mouth to the anus. On the other hand, ulcerative colitis (UC) is limited to the colon and rectum.
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