If you have Crohn’s disease, you could be more likely to catch the flu and common colds than other people, because immunosuppressant medications, as well as the disease itself, could lower your ability to fight infection.

Living With Crohn's Disease

February 04, 2020
What to Know About Colds and Flu if You Have Crohn’s

What to Know About Colds and Flu if You Have Crohn’s

If you have Crohn’s disease, you could be more likely to catch the flu and common colds than other people, because immunosuppressant medications, as well as the disease itself, could lower your ability to fight infection.

When Crohn’s Disease Causes Joint Pain

When Crohn’s Disease Causes Joint Pain

Many people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis experience joint pain, leading researchers to believe there’s a link between the gut and the joints.

How to Manage Fatigue When You Have Crohn’s Disease

How to Manage Fatigue When You Have Crohn’s Disease

Severe fatigue can be a symptom of Crohn’s disease, but there are ways to fight fatigue and boost your energy.

Is Creeping Fat Making Your Crohn's Symptoms Worse?

Is Creeping Fat Making Your Crohn's Symptoms Worse?

If you have Crohn's, you are at risk of developing a type of adipose tissue that can wrap tightly around your intestine, exacerbating gut inflammation. Here's what's at stake and where the research stands.

Crohn's and Shingles: What's the Connection?

Crohn's and Shingles: What's the Connection?

Research shows that people with Crohn's are more susceptible to shingles than the general population. Find out why.

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