Crohn’s Disease

Information placed on this website is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for further information

Crohn’s disease (CD) is an inflammatory bowel disease that is caused by the chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. Symptoms vary, but often include abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused by CD can involve different areas of the gastrointestinal tract (from the mouth to the anus), but most commonly affects the lower part of the small intestine, including the terminal ileum and ascending colon. In CD, swelling and scar tissue can lead to constriction of the intestine. CD is a chronic debilitating disease that may lead to life-threatening complications. Currently there is no permanent pharmacological or surgical cure1.

1. 3rd European Evidence-based Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management of Crohn’s Disease 2016: Part 1: Diagnosis and Medical Management. Gomollón F et al. J Crohns Colitis. (2017) Jan;11(1):3-25