I'm Dr. Bill Faubion, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic.
In this video, we'll cover the basics of Crohn's disease.
What it is?
Who gets it?
The symptom, diagnosis and treatment.
Whether you're looking for answers for yourself or someone you love, we're here to give you the best information available.
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the GI tract, which extends from your stomach all the way down to your anus.
Different areas of the GI tract can be affected in different people, and it often spreads into the deeper layers of the bowel.
It's estimated that over half a million Americans are living with Crohn's disease.
It can be painful and debilitating, occasionally leading to severe complications, as well as emotionally stressful.
