Introduction

At a Glance

Crohn's Disease is a particular type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease that generally attacks the small intestine.  The inflammation can cause painful flare of varying severity.  Crohn's may also increase the risk of developing colon cancer.

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What is IBD?

Crohn's Disease, also called regional enteritis is a chronic inflammation of the intestine and a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).  Generally, Crohn's Disease…

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Risk Factors

About 400,000 people in the U.S. live with Crohn's Disease making the disease the second most common inflammatory disease after Rheumatoid Arthritis.  Women are at a…

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If you are wondering if it is safe to drink alcohol if you are living with Crohn's Disease, this SharePost presents some of the latest findings.   Scandinavian researchers recently considered this topic and published their results in the…

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