Crohn’s Disease belongs to a multisystem group of diseases that is characterized by the inflammation affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which often causes other ongoing complications. It can affect any age group, but is most commonly diagnosed in adolescents and young adults.
Ulcerative colitis involves the inner lining of the colon, while Crohn’s disease involves all layers of the intestine and can occur in both the small intestine and colon. Symptoms range from mild to severe and even life-threatening, and include any or all of the following: persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps, rectal bleeding, and fever and weight loss.