OVERVIEW: CROHNCould you imagine not feeling well every day? Can you imagine not being able to eat what you want because it would cause stomach inflammation? Or even keep running back and forth to the bathroom? Living with Crohn's disease has these effects on people who have it. According to Medicine Net, “Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease, primarily affecting the small and large intestines, but can also affect other parts of the digestive system. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, fever and weight loss are common symptoms.” People with Crohn's disease experience a daily battle. It is important for them to know about this disease, which includes knowing the cause, symptoms, complications and treatments. Crohn's disease is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to other bowel disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis. "Crohn's disease is usually located in the last part of a person's small intestine...however, it develops anywhere in a person's digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus," according to the information about Crohn's disease. There are several known types of Crohn's disease. “Ileocoltiis, Ileitis, Gastroduodenal Crohn's Disease, Jejunoileitis and Crohn's Colitis” (CCFA) are the known types. Each type is classified based on the part of the intestine affected and the symptoms diagnosed in the person. It is important for a person with Crohn's disease to determine which part of their tract is affected and how it can be treated correctly. Crohn's disease affects men and women equally. According to the CCFA, “up to 700,000 Americans are affected.” Although Crohn's disease may go away and getting enough sleep helps manage stress, this way the symptoms do not get worse. Crohn's disease has spread throughout the world in recent years. . More than 700,000 Americans live with it. Although Crohn's disease is an everyday illness, it does not prevent people with it from leading a normal life. That being said, from his perspective, it's better to control the disease, not let it control you. The increase in reported cases has increased significantly, showing that something needs to be done. For now, researchers are still looking for the cause and cure. Few people know about the existence of this disease in the world. It is important for people to be aware of those who live with the daily battle of Crohn's. If they know the symptoms, complications and treatments of this disease, efforts can be made to find a cure..