Crohn's Disease

The Crohn’s Disease topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the tract, but it often involves the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine.

The immune system plays a role in this type of inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn’s disease symptoms may come and go, with periods of worsening illness and periods of improvement. Understanding how Crohn’s disease develops and changes over time can help guide care that controls inflammation, reduces complications, and improves quality of life.