Introduction

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. In kids, it tends to cause diarrhea, stomach cramping, and a low appetite.

Crohn’s disease is rare in children, but it can be severe and affect many aspects of health. It is important for a child with any symptoms to receive medical attention.

Below, we look into how common this is in children and what its symptoms are. We also describe the possible genetic causes and how to treat and manage the disease.