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Can Systemic Amyloidosis Cause Dementia

Health Encyclopedia: Crohn's Disease Complications

Complications


The outlook for Crohn's disease varies widely. Crohn's disease can range from being benign (such as when limited Crohn's disease occurs only around the anus in older people) or it can be very severe. At the extreme end, some patients may experience only one episode and others suffer continuously. Although recurrences tend to be the norm, disease-free periods can last for years or decades in some patients. Although Crohn's disease cannot be cured even with surgery, treatments are now...

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