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Complications of Crohn's Disease

Anal fissures from Crohn’s most often appear on the side of your anus, instead of the back or front. Your doctor will usually be able to diagnose y...

Cure for Crohns: How Close is It?

Dr. Kirsner taught me that all research needs to come back to the patient. When I started medical school at the University of Chicago, my grandmoth...

What Causes Crohns Disease?

For some reason, though, people with Crohn's disease have an immune system that reacts inappropriately. The immune system may be defending the body...

When You're New to Crohn's Disease

Because it affects so many parts of your life, it's important to choose a doctor you’re comfortable with. Which hospital or treatment center does t...

Crohn's Disease Health Center

Crohn's treatment consists of lifestyle changes, such as exercise and a healthy diet, as well as over-the-counter antidiarrhetics and prescription ...

Creating a Crohn's Disease Diet Plan

If you have Crohn's disease, you probably have found that certain foods trigger your intestinal symptoms, especially when the disease flares. Most ...

X-Ray Exams of The Digestive Tract for Crohns Disease

Your doctor can choose from many imaging tests to help them diagnose and keep track of your Crohn’s disease. Carefully follow the pre- test directi...

Crohn's Disease and Your Heart

People with Crohn's can have hardened arteries at a younger age than people who don’t. Some research may show a link between flares and people with...

Crohns Disease

Doctors aren’t sure what causes Crohn's disease. Doctors use many tests to distinguish Crohn's disease from other conditions like ulcerative coliti...

Crohns & Ulcerative Colitis: Know The Difference?

With “ulcerative colitis,” you have sores (ulcers) in the lining of your colon, as well as inflammation there. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis are m...

What is a Gastroenterologist? what to Expect on a Visit

Your primary care doctor or family doctor may send you to a gastroenterologist. The gastroenterologist may send you for X-rays, a CT scan, or blood...

Short Bowel Syndrome

Those with short bowel syndrome usually have at least half of their small intestine missing or removed. Some babies are born with bowel problems th...