Biosimilars: what patients need to know View “Biosimilars: What Patients Need to Know” infographic. What is a biosimilar medication? A biosimilar is a biologic medication. It is highly similar to a biologic medication…
Key points The basics Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of life-long diseases affecting the intestines. The main types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Prevalence in the United States…
Crohn disease Crohn disease is a disease where parts of the digestive tract become inflamed. Crohn disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis is another form of…
How do doctors treat Crohn’s disease? Doctors treat Crohn’s disease with medicines and surgery. There is no single way to treat every person who has Crohn’s disease. The goals of…
What is Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease in which abnormal reactions of the immune system cause inflammation in your digestive tract. Most commonly, Crohn’s disease affects your small intestine and the beginning of your large intestine. However,…
Crohn’s Disease View or Print All Sections Definition & Facts Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract and is more likely to develop in…