Crohn’s Disease, also called as regional enteritis, is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease that can affect the gastrointestinal tract- including esophagus, mouth, large and small intestine, stomach and anus. However, it mostly affects the ileum, which is the bottommost section of the small intestine and the place where the small intestine joins the large intestine. Since it is an autoimmune disease, the immune system of the body attacks the digestive tract leading to inflammation. It is categorized as a kind of inflammatory bowel disease. It has been observed that the Crohn’s disease seems to have some kind of genetic link. Therefore, there is a greater risk of people getting affected by the Crohn’s disease whose siblings are already suffering from the disease.

 Crohn’s disease primarily causes diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal pain and weight loss, but can also give rise to problems such as inflammation of the eye, arthritis and skin rashes. These symptoms may vary from moderate to severe in a person; however, it has been observed that individuals suffering from Crohn’s disease are usually able to lead productive and active lives.

Crohn’s disease can be treated by using different medications, adjusting your diet or even by surgery. Patients are also advised to include techniques that reduce stress in their daily routine.