Deaths Caused By Crohn's Disease
Prognosis
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. About 13 - 20% of patients have chronic Crohns disease.
Although recurrences tend to be normal, disease-free periods can last for years or decades in some patients. Although Crohn's disease...
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