What Happens When Crohn’s Disease Gets Worse?

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract. The inflammation caused by Crohn's disease can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:

* Abdominal pain

* Diarrhea

* Weight loss

* Fatigue

* Fever

* Blood in the stool

If Crohn's disease is not treated, it can lead to a number of serious complications, including:

* Intestinal obstruction: Crohn's disease can cause the intestines to become narrow and scarred, which can lead to obstruction. This can cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation.

* Fistulas: Crohn's disease can also cause fistulas, which are abnormal connections between two organs. Fistulas can occur between the intestines and the skin, the intestines and the bladder, or the intestines and the vagina.

* Abscesses: Crohn's disease can also lead to abscesses, which are collections of pus. Abscesses can occur anywhere in the body, but they are most common in the abdomen.

* Malnutrition: Crohn's disease can lead to malnutrition, as the inflammation can damage the intestines and make it difficult to absorb nutrients.

* Cancer: Crohn's disease increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. The longer a person has Crohn's disease, the higher their risk of developing cancer.

If you have Crohn's disease, it is important to see your doctor regularly to monitor your condition and prevent complications.