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.
Crohn's Beyond the Gut: Joint Pain, Skin Problems, and Eye Issues
Crohn's joint pain, skin problems and eye issues can affect up to 40% of patients. Learn which track with flares and when to seek specialist care.
Crohn's as a Young Adult: College, Career, and Finding Your Way
Managing Crohn's in college and early adulthood: secure accommodations, explore IBD scholarships, plan coverage before 26, and know your work rights.
Crohn's and Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, and the Stress-Flare Cycle
Crohn's and mental health are linked through the gut-brain axis. See how stress affects flares and compare CBT, ACT and gut-directed hypnotherapy.
Cancer Risk and Surveillance With Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease cancer risk varies by bowel involvement and treatment. Learn why surveillance may start at 8 years and repeat every 1 to 3 years.
Can I Eat That With Crohn's? A Food-by-Food Guide
Foods to eat with Crohn's: compare 11 everyday foods by flare, remission and stricture risk, with safer preparation tips and a simple tracking strategy.
Biologics for Crohn's Disease: Comparing Your Options in 2026
Biologics for Crohn's disease compared by drug class, remission evidence, safety and response time. Learn when to optimize, switch or use biosimilars.
Alcohol, Smoking, and Substances With Crohn's: What the Research Shows
Alcohol, smoking, vaping and cannabis with Crohn's: compare flare risks, methotrexate concerns and evidence, plus what to track and ask your doctor.
Is Ulcerative Colitis Genetic? What Families Need to Know
Is ulcerative colitis genetic? Learn your child's 2% to 5% lifetime risk, symptoms to watch for, and why genetic testing isn't routinely recommended.
Early Signs of Crohn's Disease: What to Watch For
Early signs of Crohn's disease include recurring GI issues, joint pain, mouth ulcers and perianal symptoms. Learn when to seek a referral and testing.
Crohn's Disease Symptoms in Women: What Gets Missed
Crohn's disease symptoms in women can be mistaken for period changes, endometriosis or IBS. Learn the red flags, track patterns and ask about testing.
Exercise With IBD: What's Safe During a Flare
Exercise during an IBD flare safely with severity-based guidance, 10-30 minute activity options, hydration tips, warning signs, and a gradual return plan.
Does Symptom Tracking Actually Help With IBD?
IBD symptom tracking may help catch flares earlier and reduce hospital visits. Explore trial results, including 18-day vs. 77-day flares, and key limits.