Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes swelling and sores deep in the layers of tissue along your digestive tract (from your mouth to your anus). It is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Studies have shown that Crohn’s can affect both the lungs and the intestinal tract. The symptoms of such disease develop gradually. Some might experience: High temperature or fever Fatigue (Tiredness) Loss of Appetite Sudden weight loss Feeling as if your bowels aren’t free Frequent urgency to eliminate Note: It’s sometimes possible to mistake these symptoms for the symptoms of…
Crohn’s & Colitis Holiday Bowl -A-Thon
The Stephanie A. Wynn Annual Crohn’s & Colitis Holiday Bowl-A-Thon is a yearly bowl-a-thon where we partner with our local community volunteers to raise IBD awareness along with fundraising opportunities. Do you know that Up to 20 percent of people with Crohn’s Disease have a first-degree relative (parent, child, or sibling) with IBD? As many as 780,000 Americans live with Crohn’s disease and it impacts men and women equally. Crohn’s Disease can occur at any age, but often occurs between ages 15 to 35 years old. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. During our bowl-a-thon we have door prizes…