Crohns disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that impacts your digestive tract.

While Crohns disease is a lifelong condition, it doesnt have to define your life.

It can be managed with medication, mental health support, and other lifestyle changes.

Article image

Be proactive and patient with yourself.

Take time to understand your bodys signals, and try not to get discouraged by setbacks.

If you have just been diagnosed with Crohns disease, this guide will help you navigate the first steps.

crohn’s disease first steps

It includes expert tips on managing stress, modifying your diet, selecting treatments, and understanding triggers.

Also included are first-person articles from people with Crohns, who share their self-care strategies.

person sitting on bed

person eating salad

people chatting

Woman making peanut butter and banana sandwich on white bread for crohn’s diet

person taking supplements

person pouring beer

Medications for Crohn’s Disease

Woman in a hospital gown

person tying shoes

Morgan Check

JJ courtney

Brooke Abbott