Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory and chronic bowel disease that impacts the gastrointestinal tract; particularly the colon and small intestine. Acute abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, rectal dysfunction, weight loss, high fever, skin ailments and a loss of appetite characterize this oft-genetic disease. Common treatments include surgery and medication, and some sufferers find relief in relaxation techniques, homeopathy, Ayurveda and herbal remedies
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