A common symptom of Crohn's disease is a change in stool (poop). Normal stools are typically brown, shaped like a sausage or snake, and easy to pass. Crohn's disease poop can look and smell different.

Seeing blood in your poop can be concerning. For some people, this blood can be a symptom of Crohn’s disease. Blood in the stool can also have other causes. If you have a diagnosis of Crohn’s ...

Crohn's disease can cause symptoms unrelated to your ... I knew something was wrong when I saw blood in my stool at age 14. It was an automatic red flag that I should go to a healthcare provider.

Crohn’s disease-related inflammation can sometimes ... The inside lining of your intestine can swell, giving your food or stool less room to move. This can put you at risk of blockages in ...

Emmerdale actor Jeff Hordley, who played Cain Dingle on the ITV soap for over two decades, has opened up about his battle with a chronic disease that has impacted his life ...

Nov. 17, 2023 — New AGA guideline outlines reliable blood and stool tests to monitor inflammation ... up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a ...

A low red blood cell count can be a sign of anemia, which is a common complication of Crohn’s disease. Your doctor may also order a stool (poop) test to check, among other things, if a bacterial ...

Crohn’s disease isn’t just about digestion. From joint pain to vision issues, its hidden symptoms affect the body in unexpected ways.

A special liquid diet, known as exclusive enteral nutrition, is an essential therapy for Crohn's disease. Patients consume ...