US Medical Term · conditions
Crohn's Disease
Enfermedad de Crohn
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Crohn's Disease |
| Spanish (Español) | Enfermedad de Crohn |
| Chinese (中文) | 克羅恩病 |
| Korean (한국어) | 크론병 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bệnh Crohn |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit na Crohn |
| Portuguese (Português) | Doença de Crohn |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคโครห์น |
| Japanese (日本語) | クローン病 |
What it means
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition. The inflammation can affect any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, but most commonly affects the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the colon. The exact cause is unknown but involves an abnormal immune response and genetic factors. There is no cure, but treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs, immune-suppressing medications, and biologics can help control symptoms, reduce flare-ups, and achieve long-term remission.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have Crohn's disease and my current medications are no longer controlling my symptoms.
Tengo enfermedad de Crohn y mis medicamentos actuales ya no controlan mis síntomas.
Are there biological medications that might help my Crohn's disease?
¿Existen medicamentos biológicos que podrían ayudar con mi enfermedad de Crohn?
How do I know if my Crohn's disease flare requires emergency care?
¿Cómo sé si mi brote de enfermedad de Crohn requiere atención de emergencia?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
K50 Crohn's disease [regional enteritis]Related terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026