People with Crohn's disease have areas of inflammation along their digestive tract. In most cases, these occur near the end of the small intestine and in the colon. Furthermore, the inflammation often affects more than one layer of the wall of the digestive tract. This causes the intestines to empty more frequently. Chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain (or stomach pain) are common symptoms of the condition. While Crohn's disease cannot be cured, treatment can help people with the condition live active and productive lives.