Video: Crohn's disease basics
In these video segments, you’ll learn the basics of Crohn's disease,
including signs and symptoms, diagnosis
information and risk factors. You’ll also
find out how Crohn's can affect you over the long term.
What is Crohn’s disease?
Learn about Crohn’s disease and how it is different from ulcerative colitis. The role of the immune system in Crohn’s disease. Different types of Crohn’s. Number of people who have Crohn’s and who is likely to develop it.
What is it like to live with Crohn’s disease?
This chapter of the video talks about Crohn’s symptoms at early onset and at later stages of the disease. You’ll also hear a Crohn’s patient speak about his experience.
How is Crohn’s diagnosed?
We tell you about various types of tests used to diagnose Crohn’s disease.
Complications of Crohn’s disease
Hear a gastroenterologist as she discusses some of the complications that may occur with Crohn’s disease.
Crohn’s disease treatments
Crohn's is a lifelong condition, but there are medications available to help manage
symptoms.
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