Crohn’s disease causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Symptoms may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue. Crohn’s disease can lead to serious complications if left untreated, so early ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Takeaway Ulcerative colitis usually affects the large intestine and causes continuous inflammation.Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive tract ...

Common medications used to treat Crohn’s, such as 5-aminosalycates, biologics, steroids, and JAK inhibitors, can cause unwanted side effects. Medications for Crohn’s disease can reduce inflammation, ...

A commonly used systemic antifungal medication may help reduce symptoms in a subset of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by restoring a healthier gut microbiome, according to a ...

Crohn's disease is surging in America, with a 22 percent increase in just under a decade, particularly in young people.

NYU researchers have found a “microbial signature” of pediatric Crohn's disease that differs from the makeup of gut bacteria in children with other gastrointestinal conditions, with Crohn’s patients ...

When you have Crohn’s disease, inflammation damages cells that make up the lining of your colon (large intestine). New cells take their place, constantly trying to keep up, but this turnover offers ...

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the digestive tract, and having it may be linked to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue. For some, living with it can ...

A man who suffered severe bowel symptoms that forced him to visit the bathroom more than 100 times a day was diagnosed with ...

There is rarely a single, simple solution for digestive system problems. Certain approaches are recommended for acid reflux, ...

For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) may serve as a biomarker for disease activity, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in the Journal of ...