A chronic granulomatous inflammatory disease involving any part of the gastrointestinal tract with scarring and thickening of the bowel wall; it frequently leads to intestinal obstruction.

Crohn’s disease causes inflammation in the small intestine, which causes pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea. Other complications of Crohn’s include blockage of the intestine, ulcers, arthritis, kidney stones, gallstones or other diseases of the liver and biliary system. Foodborne transmissions of E. coli, Listeria and Streptococcus have been linked to Crohn’s disease.

An inflammation of the colon and lower part of the small intestine. Having this disease can increase the risk for CRC.

Chronic granulomatous inflammatory disorder affecting gut (mainly intestines).

A chronic inflammation of the intestine. The severity of symptoms can fluctuate but they typically include abdominal pain and can include diarrhoea, fever and weight loss.

an inflammatory and ulcerative process that occurs in the deep layers of the small and sometimes large intestine.