It’s important to set
goals with your doctor.

Understandably, people with Crohn’s can get discouraged at times.¹ But today, there is a wide range of treatment options available.²

Consult with your doctor to find a plan that can help you reach these goals^1,2:

Controlling inflammation that triggers your symptoms
Achieving remission (absence of symptoms)
Maintaining remission (keeping symptoms from returning for longer periods of time)

Prescription medications that treat Crohn’s.

There is no cure for Crohn’s disease, but there are medications available.

The following are the 5 categories of drugs prescribed to treat Crohn’s²:

Antibiotics
Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs)
Corticosteroids
Immune modifiers (immunomodulators)
Biologic therapies (biologics)

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications occasionally used.

Depending on your disease symptoms, your doctor may recommend OTC treatments for you, such as¹:

Antidiarrheals
Pain relievers
Nutritional supplements

When surgery is necessary.

People with Crohn's may require surgery at some point to clear an intestinal blockage, repair damage to the intestines, or treat symptoms that may not have been controlled.³

Learn more about potential complications of this disease.

How Is Crohn's Diagnosed?

Have an informed discussion with your doctor.

Use this interactive tool to help you have a more productive discussion with your gastroenterologist, a doctor specializing in the treatment of Crohn's.

Find a gastroenterologist.

To get an accurate and timely diagnosis and discuss an appropriate treatment plan, find a gastroenterologist near you with this helpful online locator.

References

Crohn's disease (2010). Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crohns-disease/DS00104. Accessed February 8, 2011.
About Crohn's disease (2009). Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Available at: http://www.ccfa.org/info/about/crohns. Accessed July 14, 2011.
Crohn’s disease (2006). National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. NIH Publication No. 06-3410. Available at: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/#what. Accessed July 14, 2011.

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It’s important to set goals with your doctor.