Crohn's Disease
Crohn's Disease
If you have Crohn's disease (CD), you can experience swelling of any part of the digestive system, from the mouth all the way to the anus. People of any age can have CD, but most people start experiencing symptoms when they are young adults.
Symptoms of Crohn’s disease
No two people have the exact same experience with CD, but if you are living with the disease, at some point you will likely experience:
The pattern of flare-ups and remission is hard to predict. You may have symptoms all the time, but you might also have long remission periods without symptoms.
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