How to Use Crohn's disease in a Sentence

Crohn's disease

noun
  • The exact cause of Crohn's disease is unknown.
    — Maggie Donahue, Health, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The questions are based on the common symptoms of Crohn's disease.
    — Maggie Donahue, Health, 17 Aug. 2025
  • However, more research is needed on its use in Crohn's disease.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
  • However, more research is needed on its use in Crohn's disease.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
  • Of course, most people already know that high blood pressure can head to heart disease or that Crohn's disease can lead to ulcers.
    — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
  • If left untreated, Crohn's disease can be life-threatening.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Valerie has Crohn's disease and arthritis which prevent her from traveling.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The Memphis man had Crohn's disease and suffered from severe weight loss, according to his family.
    — Nakylah Carter, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The prevention of Crohn's disease flares may be accomplished with diet changes and awareness, but other treatments can also help.
    — Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Another study found that people with Crohn's disease who were on the elemental diet for three to six weeks went into remission.
    — Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The drugs are used to treat heart failure, blood clots, diabetes, arthritis, Crohn's disease and other illnesses and conditions.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Finding the right diet for Crohn's disease can be tricky because every person has different needs and dietary requirements.
    — Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 14 Apr. 2024
  • These symptoms can be caused by serious conditions, such as Crohn's disease, which require different treatments.
    — Sarah Boden, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main conditions that make up IBD.
    — Sarah Hudgens, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Along with medical challenges resulting from his battle with Crohn's disease, Piersen made the decision to cut his losses.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Crohn's disease can lead to serious complications if left untreated, so early diagnosis is best.
    — Maggie Donahue, Health, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Frank had also been suffering from Crohn's disease at the time of his death, according to his longtime manager, Bill Stankey.
    — Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Edwards administers unproven treatments, including cod liver oil and the steroid budesonide, which is used to treat asthma and Crohn's disease.
    — Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Nicholas began having kidney issues at 16 after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease years prior.
    — Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 24 June 2024
  • Garcia is diabetic, has Crohn's disease, for which there is no cure, and suffers from a vision condition that has caused her eyesight to deteriorate over time.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Chronic ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are both risk factors for colorectal cancer.
    — Taylyn Washington-Harmon, Health, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The company has launched trials of its stimulation device in patients with multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease.
    — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
  • However, other studies have found glutamine supplementation did not improve symptoms of Crohn's disease.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Others at higher risk are those with darker skin that dampens the effect of sunlight, those with any type of condition that disrupts digestion of fat (Crohn's disease, for example), and the obese.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022
  • The authors also ruled out celiac disease and lactose intolerance, while ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease emerged as more likely.
    — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The symptoms of Crohn's disease can be debilitating and life-altering and can absolutely cause depression and isolation.
    — Gaylyn Henderson, Mph, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Pumper says people with certain conditions, like IBS or Crohn's disease, should talk to their doctor first, because eating too much fiber, or the wrong kinds, can make symptoms worse.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 18 May 2026
  • We were also asked to include things like budesonide [a treatment for Crohn's disease] and clarithromycin [an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections] in our toolkits for physicians.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Malone-King has Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can come with life-threatening complications.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 22 July 2022
  • In a 12-week study of people with mild to moderate Crohn's disease, those who took curcumin supplements (360 milligrams a day) saw improvements in their symptoms.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2025

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