Complications, such as bowel obstruction and intestinal rupture, can arise.
The condition is associated with an increased risk ofbowel cancer.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Gastrointestinal tract symptoms are the primary effects of Crohn’s disease.
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The stomach and esophagus are less commonly affected.
What does it feel like to have a Crohn’s disease flare?
During a flare, your symptoms reappear or get more severe.
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You may experience diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, nausea, and bloody stool.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you’re experiencing persistent or worsening symptoms.
The risk of cancer tends to increase the longer you have Crohn’s disease.
This is roughly a two-fold increase in risk compared to the general population.
They are sparked by inflammation or nutritional deficits.
These nodules are caused byinflammation of adipose (fat) cellsin the deeper subcutaneous layer of the skin.
Another more serious skin condition is calledpyoderma gangrenosum.
Clubbing of the fingers, which is unrelated to osteoporosis, is also occasionally seen.
What are the symptoms of Crohn’s disease in children?
They are also prone to delayed skeletal development.
Sometimes puberty is also delayed.
Crohn’s disease also leads to the abnormal clumping of platelets and the formation of blood clots.
Despite its impact on your health, it is not a condition associated with a shortened lifespan.
With earlydiagnosisandtreatment, it’s possible for you to avoid many of the long-term complications of the disease.
Summary
Crohns disease causes symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and weight loss.
Complications can include bowel obstruction, fistulas, and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
It can also lead to arthritis, skin ulcers, osteoporosis, and liver issues.
Neurological and circulatory symptoms, including anemia and blood clots, are also possible.
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