How Crohn’s Disease Is Treated to Relieve Symptoms

Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, has no cure, at least for now. That said, successful treatment for Crohn’s disease can help you reach remission — a state of no or mild disease activity and symptoms.

Before your doctor can recommend a treatment plan to help you alleviate Crohn’s disease symptoms, they have to assess the severity, extent, and type of Crohn’s disease that you’re experiencing, according to David P. Hudesman, MD, associate professor in the Department of Medicine and medical director of the IBD Center at NYU Langone Health.

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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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