How is crohn's disease treated?

Medical and surgery: Crohn's is an inflammatory condition of the intestine. It can respond well to medical management. If it is refractory and results in bleeding, perforation, stricture, or fails to respond to medical manangment then surgery is available. 50% of patients may require surgery at some time.

Lower inflammation: all drugs for Crohn's disease work by decreasing inflammation in the intestinal tract. Some drugs are stronger than others and they tend to suppress the immune system. They are used for more severe disease. Some drugs target certain areas of the bowel when disease is localized. Some are taken by mouth, others delivered by enema, and others injected or given IV.