variants
or less commonly Crohn disease
or Crohn's
: chronic inflammation that typically involves the lower portion of the ileum, often spreads to the colon, and is characterized by diarrhea, cramping, loss of appetite and weight, and the development of abscesses and scarring see inflammatory bowel disease
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Nicholas began having kidney issues at 16 after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease years prior.
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Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 24 June 2024
After fighting multiple illnesses, including prostate cancer for seven years and Crohn's disease for the duration of his life, the actor died in his home in Batavia, New York, on Sunday, June 16, per an obituary shared in his local newspaper, The Batavian.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
People who drink alcohol excessively, those with Crohn's disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people who have chronic kidney ailments are more susceptible.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Finding the right diet for Crohn's disease can be tricky because every person has different needs and dietary requirements.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 14 Apr. 2024
Inflammatory Condition Improvement: CBD has been found to be effective in alleviating symptoms in about 80% of individuals suffering from inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and Crohn's disease.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
The prevention of Crohn's disease flares may be accomplished with diet changes and awareness, but other treatments can also help.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
No | Servings Per Container: 60 Who's It For
Best for anyone who is at higher risk of a B12 deficiency, such as those who are following a vegan diet, have had a part of the stomach or intestines removed, or suffer from conditions like Crohn's disease or HIV.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Some research has suggested that nutritional yeast may be irritating to those with Crohn's disease and other types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 24 June 2024
After fighting multiple illnesses, including prostate cancer for seven years and Crohn's disease for the duration of his life, the actor died in his home in Batavia, New York, on Sunday, June 16, per an obituary shared in his local newspaper, The Batavian.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
People who drink alcohol excessively, those with Crohn's disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people who have chronic kidney ailments are more susceptible.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Finding the right diet for Crohn's disease can be tricky because every person has different needs and dietary requirements.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 14 Apr. 2024
Inflammatory Condition Improvement: CBD has been found to be effective in alleviating symptoms in about 80% of individuals suffering from inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and Crohn's disease.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
The prevention of Crohn's disease flares may be accomplished with diet changes and awareness, but other treatments can also help.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
No | Servings Per Container: 60 Who's It For
Best for anyone who is at higher risk of a B12 deficiency, such as those who are following a vegan diet, have had a part of the stomach or intestines removed, or suffer from conditions like Crohn's disease or HIV.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Some research has suggested that nutritional yeast may be irritating to those with Crohn's disease and other types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
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Crohn's disease
nounˈkrōnz-
variants
also Crohn disease
or Crohn's
: chronic ileitis that typically involves the distal portion of the ileum, often spreads to the colon, and is characterized by diarrhea, cramping, and loss of appetite and weight with local abscesses and scarring
called also regional enteritis, regional ileitis
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