Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the lining of the different areas of the digestive tract. It is a painful and debilitating, that can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications.

Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease

• Abdominal pain and cramping

• Severe diarrhoea

• Blood in your stool

• Mouth sores

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Weight loss

• Malnutrition

Diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease

There is no one test to diagnose Crohn's disease, so physician generally comes to Crohn’s diseases after ruling out other possible causes for the patient’s signs and symptoms. One or more of the following tests and procedures may be performed:

• Abdominal pain and cramping

• Severe diarrhoea

• Blood in your stool

• Mouth sores

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Weight loss

• Malnutrition

Authored By DR.R.K.Sinha