--The below information was taken from Dr. Dahlman's online Alternative Health Expert website.

Crohn's Disease

Crohn Disease (Crohn's) is considered to be one of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, also known as IBD. Found in the small intestine, because the immune system is involved, Crohn Disease is described as an auto-immune condition. Symptoms of Crohn Disease include loose bowels and frequent bowel movements that may or may not be accompanied by mucous and blood in the stool.


--Crohn's Disease Symptoms

Crohn's Disease symptoms include diarrhea and frequent bowel movements that may or may not be accompanied by blood and mucous in the stool. Other symptoms of Crohn's Disease may include gas, bloating, indigestion, abdominal pain, cramps, weight loss, rectal bleeding, arthritis, fever and skin problems.

Other less frequent Crohn's Disease symptoms are blockage of the intestines and ulcers that tunnel through to other tissues called fistulas. Another Crohn's Disease symptom is a fissure that may occur in the skin surrounding the anus.


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