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Crohn's Disease


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

The first symptom of Crohn's disease is pain in the abdomen at or below the navel. Diarrhea often accompanies the pain, which usually follows a meal.

Crohn's disease may cause a wide variety of symptoms, such as:

  • abdominal distress and cramping
  • anemia, or low red blood cell counts
  • arthritis, with joint pain and swelling
  • diarrhea
  • fatigue
  • fever
  • liver damage
  • loss of appetite
  • malnutrition, as a result of damage of the intestines
  • rectal bleeding
  • skin rashes
  • visual impairments
  • weight loss

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