Crohn’s Disease: Treatments

A form of that causes irritation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It usually affects the lower (also called the ) or the , but it can also affect any part of the .

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About Crohn’s Disease Treatments

may include medications, surgery, nutrition supplementation, or a combination of these options. The goals of treatment are to control , correct nutritional deficiencies, and relieve symptoms such as , , and rectal . Treatment for Crohn’s disease depends on its location, severity, and complications.

can help control Crohn’s disease and make recurrences less frequent, but no cure exists. Someone with Crohn’s disease may need long-lasting medical care and regular doctor visits to monitor the condition. Some people have long —sometimes years—of remission when they are free of symptoms, and predicting when a remission may occur or when symptoms will return is not possible. This changing pattern of the disease makes it difficult to be certain a treatment has helped…