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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crohn’s disease?
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract.
What symptoms are common with Crohn’s disease?
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and sometimes blood in the stool.
How is Crohn’s disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves endoscopy, imaging, and biopsy, where tissue samples are examined to confirm inflammation and rule out other conditions.
What does inflammation in the report mean?
Inflammation shows how active the disease is and helps determine the severity and appropriate treatment approach.
Can Crohn’s disease affect areas outside the intestines?
Yes. It can affect the skin, joints, eyes, and other parts of the body in some patients.
What role do biopsies play in diagnosis?
Biopsies help confirm the diagnosis and show specific patterns of inflammation that distinguish Crohn’s disease from other conditions.
Is Crohn’s disease curable?
There is no cure, but treatment can control symptoms, reduce inflammation, and help maintain long-term remission.
How is follow-up care managed?
Regular monitoring, including check-ups and sometimes repeat testing, helps track disease activity and adjust treatment as needed.
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