Crohn's Disease is another type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Ulcers caused by this disease can potentially affect the entire digestive system from the mouth to the anus; however, the most common area affected is the ileum which is part of the lower small intestine.
Crohn's typically runs in families and presents with bloody diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. The treatments for Crohn's disease is similar to that of Ulcerative Colitis in terms of diet changes, steroids, and surgery. However, surgery does not necessarily cure it.
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