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Yuying Luo, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine at Mount Sinai West and Morningside in New York City. She aims to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered, and holistic…

When to Seek Professional SupportFeeling nervous before an infusion is common — and, in many cases, completely normal. The key difference between everyday anxiety and something…

Up to 40 percent of people with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, experience extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs): symptoms that occur outside the…

4. Plan AheadAlleviate anxiety about unpredictable symptoms by being prepared. Take an emergency kit with you when you go out: A change of clothes, a slim…

7 Ways to Increase Your Healthy Fat Intake if You Have Crohn’sLearn how to work healthy fats into your everyday diet.1. Try Nut and Seed ButtersNot…

2. Eating Foods That Trigger SymptomsEating a well-balanced diet may help manage Crohn’s symptoms. While food triggers are highly individual and vary from person to person,…

On top of all the steps needed to control the gastrointestinal effects of Crohn’s disease , as many as 40 percent of people with inflammatory bowel…

The Risks of Surgery for Crohn’sSurgery for Crohn’s is generally safe and effective, and the results are usually good. It can dramatically reduce symptoms that may…

The three major factors that can affect bone health in Crohn’s disease are often interconnected, says Dr. Pont. Here’s how each of them contribute to lower…

While there is no cure for Crohn’s disease , a chronic digestive disorder that causes inflammation and damage in the digestive tract, certain diets may help…