I have a friend whos has crones disease<spelling?> and i would like to kn!

I have a friend whos has crones disease<spelling?> and i would like to know more about it.?

he is in the hospital again.i would like to know anything at all about it. dont feel comfortable asking him.

hi, I've had crohns disease ,dxed at age 12, for 27 yrs.
Crohns is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects anywhere from the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, rectum & anus while Ulcerative colitis just affects the large colon & rectum only. the other poster was wrong in saying that Crohn's is UC.

People can lead normal lives with this disease provided that they take their medications correctly, go to the MD, eat right, exercise, & don't smoke or drink b/c it can interefere w/the medical treatment.

The Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has a website where you can learn more about IBD, the medical terms that go with it, the latest treatments, surgery, diet, exercise, dating tips, coping skills, and you can find a local support group to meet others who have IBD. Your friend should look into it so he won't feel alone. Family & friends are encouraged to attend as well to educate themselves.

They have a toll free number manned by professionals M-F 9 am - 5 pm (EST) where you can call & ask questions.

There are some famous ppl with Crohns: mike mccready from pearl jam, shannon dorhety, Dwight Eisenhower, anastacia, mary ann mobley, to name a few.

Hope this helps & I wish a speedy recovery for your friend.