Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the various parts of the gastrointestinal tract. The inflammation can affect the bowel tissue, which can lead to life-threatening complications.

Symptoms include:

• Abdominal pain
• Severe Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Malnutrition
• Blood in stool
• Mouth sores
• Pain or drainage around anus

There is no known cure for Crohn's disease, but therapies can help manage symptoms and put disease in long-term remission. Many patients are able to function well when being managed on therapies.

Treatment/Management Resources

https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

Financial Support

https://site.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/living-with-crohns-colitis/financial-resources.html

Needy meds www.needymeds.org or 800-503-6897

RX Assist www.rxassist.org

Patient Advocate Foundation www.patientadvocate.org or 800-532-5274

Healthwell Foundation www.healthwellfoundation.org or 800-675-8416

Healthwell Pediatric Fund http://healthwellfoundation.org/pediatric-assistance-fund

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation www.uhccf.org