Crohn's disease is a lifelong condition in which parts of the digestive system become inflamed.
It’s one type of a condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
At the present time, there is no current cure for Crohn’s Disease but there are treatments you can use/take to help with the symptoms.
Symptoms:
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Feeling tired and unwell
- Loss of appetite
If your stool is dark red/black or you have bloody diarrhoea – ask for an URGENT GP appointment or contact 111.
Treatment:
At the moment, treatment for Crohn’s is medication. These include steroids, laxatives, painkillers, immunosuppresants – all for different treatments. Whatever is necessary for you is what will be prescribed.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help counter Crohn’s disease. Keeping a log of food you eat could be helpful as it could pinpoint triggers in what you eat to help avoid certain foods.