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Can Humira Affect Your Sperm

Health Encyclopedia: Crohn's Disease Medications

Medications

The primary goal of drug therapy is to reduce inflammation in the intestine. Drugs are effective in reducing the inflammation and accompanying symptoms in up to 80% of patients. Unfortunately, relapses are still frequent, and researchers continue to look for the optimal treatments that will both control symptoms and prevent relapse.

Drugs Used for Crohn's Disease. The drugs used depend on the severity of the condition:

Mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease is generally treated with antibioti...

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