Crohn's Disease: Symptoms, Diet, and Treatment

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Here are 13 foods that should be easy on your digestion. However, the right Crohn's diet is highly individual—so use trial and error to see what works for you.

10 Foods to Avoid if You Have Crohn's Disease

When it comes to Crohn's disease, not all foods affect people in the same way. Here's a list of the 10 types of food most likely to be a problem.

10 Vitamins You May Need if You Have Crohn’s

Many people with Crohn's disease can get what they need from their diet and a daily multivitamin, but should also be on the look-out for shortages in vitamins and minerals. Here are 10 nutrients you might need if you have Crohn's.

11 Things Not to Say to Someone With Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis

Certain comments—such as those that focus on looks, weight, and diet—can be more harmful than helpful to people with IBD. Here's what not to say.

How to Recognize Crohn's Disease Symptoms

Brian Greenberg was only 11 when he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, after experiencing abdominal pain, cramping, bloody stools, and diarrhea. Here's why this inflammatory bowel disease can be mistaken for other conditions, and sometimes take years to be properly diagnosed.

11 Celebrities With Crohn's Disease

Here are 11 people who achieved celebrity for their deeds—not their Crohn's disease diagnosis—and how they dealt with the condition.

What Is Crohn's Disease?

Crohn’s disease affects an estimated 780,000 people in the United States and may be partly genetic.

What Is Crohn's Disease?

Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disease that can damage parts of the entire digestive tract. Though there is no cure for the condition, which is an inflammatory bowel disease with symptoms that can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. Anti-inflammatories and immune-suppressing drugs can help treat flare-ups.