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Offers resources on Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease also known as ileitis. Provides information on signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of Crohn’s disease.


Crohn's and Colitis - What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, describes two similar yet distinct conditions called Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These diseases affect the digestive system and cause the intestinal tissue to become inflamed, form sores and bleed easily. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, fatigue and diarrhea.
Source:     Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada

Crohn's Disease - British Columbia

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation or ulceration of the digestive tract. It can affect any part of your digestive tract, but it is most common in the last part of the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine (colon).
Source:     Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services

Crohn's Disease - Ontario

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the general name for diseases that cause inflammation in the intestines. Symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.
Source:     HealthyOntario.com