Crohn's Disease

Crohn’s disease is a condition in which there is chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. It is an inflammatory bowel disorder, but it is not the same as ulcerative colitis, with which it shares some symptoms. In the United States, an estimated 780,000 people have Crohn’s disease and 1.6 million people who have some type of inflammatory […]

Although Crohn’s disease isn’t as prevalent as ailments such as diabetes and asthma, it still afflicts more than 700,000 people. If you’re a young adult between the ages of 15 to 30, there’s an even greater chance of you experiencing Crohn’s disease. Unfortunately, scientists have yet to find a cure for this condition. If medication […]