Category: crohns-disease

It’s hard to live in this day and age without frequently being reminded of the importance of hydration. But as important as this message may be for the general population, it’s absolutely critical when you have Crohn’s disease. Not only can dehydration worsen your Crohn’s symptoms, but Crohn’s can also increase the risk of dehydration,… Continue reading Why It's Important to Stay Hydrated if You Have Crohn's

Crohn's disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease that leads to symptoms like abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, and malnutrition, can change dramatically over time. It is a highly individualized condition and affects different people in different ways. There is no cure for Crohn’s, but a number of medications are available to help manage the… Continue reading When Your Crohn's Medication Stops Working

While there is no cure for Crohn’s disease, a chronic digestive disorder that causes inflammation and damage in the digestive tract, certain diets may help reduce symptoms and improve overall health. Among them are diets like the low-FODMAP diet, the specific carbohydrate diet, and exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN), a liquid-only diet. The Crohn’s disease exclusion diet… Continue reading What Is the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet? Here's What You Need to Know

During the two decades I’ve had Crohn’s disease, I’ve been on lots of different medications. But an infusion — a biologic that’s given intravenously — can seem particularly daunting, especially if you’ve never had one before. A lot of thoughts can float through your mind: How long will it take? Is it going to hurt? How… Continue reading Infusions for Crohn’s Disease

If you have Crohn’s disease, your doctor has probably told you to get the flu shot. And there’s good reason for that: People with Crohn’s are more susceptible to infections such as the flu than the general population. Plus, they’re more likely to experience complications that require hospitalization, such as pneumonia, whether or not they’re… Continue reading Crohn’s Disease and Colds and Flu

Most people who have Crohn’s disease know what it’s like to be stuck at home during a flare. It’s difficult — if not impossible — to socialize with your family and friends when you’re experiencing nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. And those symptoms, coupled with the loneliness or isolation you might feel, can take an… Continue reading How to Socialize With Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease affects the appetite and how your body absorbs nutrients: Flare-ups can make it hard to eat, and surgery to remove the colon (colectomy) or part of the intestines (resection) can affect how much of certain nutrients your body absorbs. All of these things can lead to serious deficiencies of certain essential vitamins and… Continue reading 5 Vitamins and Minerals You Need to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough of if You Have Crohn’s Disease

While Crohn’s disease can often be controlled with medication, up to 75 percent of people with the condition will one day require surgery, according to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. If surgery is needed because medical therapy is no longer helpful, resection may be the best way to relieve your symptoms and improve your quality of… Continue reading Surgery for Crohn’s Disease

These days, it’s no wonder that probiotics have become a common health supplement. Evidence has shown that they can help improve a number of ailments, from rheumatoid arthritis to irritable bowel syndrome. These so-called friendly organisms live in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract as part of the gut microbiome, an entire collection of bacteria, viruses, and… Continue reading Can Probiotics Help the Symptoms of Crohn's Disease?

Feeding your body the right amount of the daily nutrients it needs can be hard if you suffer from an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Crohn’s. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 3.1 million adults in the United States live with IBD. Of these, some face malnutrition, with diarrhea, cramps,… Continue reading Top Herbs and Supplements to Treat Crohn’s