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Anyone know what is a simple way to explain crohn's disease?
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You mean to friends?: If you mean how to explain it to friends, this is what i say: cd is an autoimmune-related illness that affects the intestine. It is probably caused by inherited and environmental factors. No one know exactly how it happens, but it can be very serious if not taken care of the right way. What are the symptoms? The usual---abdominal pain, fatigue, cramping...
Answered 5/11/2014
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