What Is Biologic Therapy For Crohn's Patients?
Inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's disease; Regional enteritis; Ileitis; Granulomatous ileocolitis; IBD- Crohn's disease
Treatment
DIET AND NUTRITION
No specific diet has been shown to improve or worsen symptoms in Crohn's disease. Specific food problems may vary from person to person.
You should eat a well-balanced, healthy diet. It is important for you to get enough calories, protein, and essential nutrients from a variety of food groups.
Certain types...
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