What Are the Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s disease — a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can cause immune system attacks on the digestive tract — has a handful of telltale symptoms, but ultimately, it affects each patient a little differently.

In general, symptoms tend to come and go in flares (active symptoms) and remissions (a period of little to no disease activity). Flares can be dangerous since they imply increased inflammation in the body, which can result in damage over time or an increased risk of other inflammatory problems

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Brian Clista, MD

Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.

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