Nigeria: What is Crohn’s disease?  – Tribune Online

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes irritation and swelling of the tissues. Going through all these can lead to weight loss, fatigue, belly pain, diarrhoea and malnutrition. 

This disease affects the end of the small intestine, the beginning of the large intestine and spreads to the deeper layers of the bowel. Crohn’s disease is very painful, hence, can lead to life-threatening issues. 

Currently, no cure has emerged for Crohn’s disease, but it can be…