Forsyth Medical Center 
Colorectal
Crohn's Disease
| Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition mostly involving the intestinal tract. |
Crohn's disease may recur at various times over a lifetime. Some people with the disease may have long periods (even years) of remission, when they are symptom-free.
Signs and Symptoms of Crohn's Disease
- Cramping/abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Bloating
- Anal pain or drainage
- Skin lesions
- Rectal abscess
- Fissure
- Joint pain
Those commonly affected include:
- Adults between 16 and 40
- Those living in northern climates
- Those with an immediate relative with some form of inflammatory bowel disease
Treatments for Crohn's Disease
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Medication
- corticosteriods (prednisone, methylprednisone)
- inflammatory agents
- 6-mercaptopurine and azathioprine (immunosuppressive)
- metronidazole (antibiotic)
- Surgery (for more advanced cases)
