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Understanding Crohn's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

24. December 2024 Marianna Herrera Disease States, Nursing Support (0)

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive tract. Symptoms can include frequent, recurring diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, reduced appetite, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, mouth sores and pain or drainage near or around the anus due to inflammation from a tunnel into the skin (fistula). [More]