Were you looking for information about Crohn's Disease? Crones disease is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes patches of inflammation in the digestive tract, often near the end of the small intestine in the
colon. As a result, the intestines may empty more frequently, which can cause chronic
diarrhea. Additional symptoms include abdominal pain, weight loss, and vomiting.
Although Crohn's disease can affect people of any age, it is usually diagnosed before the age of 30. There is no cure; however, symptoms can be reduced with medications, dietary changes, or surgery.
Because of problems absorbing certain nutrients or medications, people with Crohn's disease are more likely to develop
osteoporosis. Also, some medications used to treat the condition may trigger bone loss.
(Click Crohn's Disease for more information about how the disease affects the digestive system, its symptoms, and how it progresses. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
