variants
or less commonly Crohn disease
or Crohn's
: chronic inflammation that typically involves the lower portion of the ileum, often spreads to the colon, and is characterized by diarrhea, cramping, loss of appetite and weight, and the development of abscesses and scarring see inflammatory bowel disease
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Most medical therapies for managing Crohn's disease work by suppressing an overly active intestinal immune system.
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Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
People with malabsorption disorders: People with celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis may have difficulty absorbing folate.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
Autoimmune conditions: Certain autoimmune disorders—such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn's disease, connective tissue disorders, systemic sclerosis, and scleroderma—can affect the structure and function of the esophagus and cause odynophagia.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 July 2024
Research shows that many people live with both HS and Crohn's disease (a type of IBD) at the same time.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 July 2024
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Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
People with malabsorption disorders: People with celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis may have difficulty absorbing folate.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
Autoimmune conditions: Certain autoimmune disorders—such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn's disease, connective tissue disorders, systemic sclerosis, and scleroderma—can affect the structure and function of the esophagus and cause odynophagia.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 July 2024
Research shows that many people live with both HS and Crohn's disease (a type of IBD) at the same time.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 July 2024
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Crohn's disease
nounˈkrōnz-
variants
also Crohn disease
or Crohn's
: chronic ileitis that typically involves the distal portion of the ileum, often spreads to the colon, and is characterized by diarrhea, cramping, and loss of appetite and weight with local abscesses and scarring
called also regional enteritis, regional ileitis
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