Condition
Crohn's Disease
Clear, practical articles to help you understand Crohn's Disease symptoms, medications, flares, nutrition, and everyday disease management. Browse our articles below.
How to Read Your Crohn's Colonoscopy Report
Crohn's colonoscopy report terms explained, from skip lesions and pseudopolyps to SES-CD scores. Learn what findings mean and track changes over time.
Getting Sick on Immunosuppressants: A Crohn's Patient's Guide
Getting sick on Crohn's immunosuppressants? Learn what to do in the first 24 to 48 hours, how to spot a flare, and when to call your GI or seek ER care.
Crohn's Flare or Stomach Bug? How to Tell the Difference
Crohn's flare or stomach bug? Check the 24-72-hour timeline, blood in stool, vomiting and other clues, plus when to call your GI.
Crohn's Disease and Body Image: What Nobody Talks About
Crohn's disease body image struggles can stem from weight shifts, prednisone moon face and scars. Learn practical coping steps, from CBT to clothing tips.
Crohn's Disease and Anemia: Why You're Always Exhausted
Crohn's disease and anemia can cause relentless fatigue. Learn which iron and B12 blood tests to request and when IV iron may work better than oral iron.
Crohn's and Your Mouth: Ulcers, Dental Issues, and Care
Crohn's mouth ulcers and dental problems: learn causes, flare warning signs, care options, and why B12, folate and iron checks matter.
Colonoscopy Prep With Crohn's: Tips That Actually Help
Colonoscopy prep with Crohn's: get low-volume, split-dose guidance, a 5-7 day low-fiber plan, and key safety tips for strictures.
Cannabis and CBD for Crohn's: What Research Shows
Cannabis and CBD for Crohn's may ease symptoms but have not reduced inflammation. Review trial results, drug interactions, and what to ask your doctor.
C. Diff and Crohn's: Why You're at Higher Risk
C. diff and Crohn’s can look like a flare. Learn why IBD raises risk about 7-fold, signs that differ, when to get tested and ways to prevent infection.
Working With Crohn's Disease: Disclosure, Accommodations, and Your Rights
Working with Crohn's disease? Learn when to disclose, which ADA accommodations to request, how intermittent FMLA works, and when SSDI may apply.
What to Track With Crohn's: Building a Symptom Diary That Actually Helps
Crohn's symptom diary: track stool frequency, pain location, fatigue, food, medications and perianal symptoms to prepare for your next GI visit.
What to Eat During a Crohn's Flare: A Practical Meal Guide
What to eat during a Crohn's flare: get a stage-by-stage guide for the first 48 hours, days 3 to 7, elemental diets and food reintroduction.