Crohn's Colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that primarily targets the colon. Unlike ulcerative colitis, it produces patchy areas of deep inflammation that can extend through the entire thickness of the bowel wall. Though it mostly involves the large intestine, Crohn's Colitis may also affect other parts of your digestive tract.
Symptoms often come and go, alternating between flare-ups and remission. Common signs include:
The exact cause of Crohn's Colitis remains unknown, but several factors appear to contribute:
With a focus on patient-centered care and comprehensive digestive health solutions, GastroDoxs provides expert diagnostics, advanced inflammatory bowel disease management, and effective treatment options for Crohn's Colitis. Our approach is rooted in compassionate, personalized care to help you manage symptoms, reduce flare-ups, and achieve long-term relief and improved quality of life. Ready to feel better? Book an appointment today with our Houston specialists and start your path to relief.
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Crohn's Colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by patchy, deep inflammation that primarily affects the colon but can involve other parts of the digestive tract.
Unlike ulcerative colitis, which causes continuous, superficial inflammation limited to the colon's lining, Crohn's Colitis produces deeper ulcerations and "skip" areas of healthy tissue between inflamed segments.
Key signs include persistent diarrhea (often with blood or mucus), stomach cramps, urgent bowel movements, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue-symptoms that may alternate between flare-ups and remission.
Accurate diagnosis ensures you receive the most effective medications, dietary guidance, or surgical recommendations, reducing complications and improving long-term outcomes.
Yes. During flares, a low-fiber or soft diet can ease symptoms. In remission, balanced meals rich in lean protein, healthy fats, and tolerated fibers support gut healing and overall nutrition.
If you experience persistent abdominal pain, unexplained diarrhea or bleeding, significant weight loss, or extreme fatigue, schedule an evaluation with a GI specialist as soon as possible.
GastroDoxs in Houston offers board-certified gastroenterologists with extensive experience in IBD care, on-site labs, and advanced endoscopy for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.
Having a family history of IBD increases your risk, but environmental factors, immune system response, and gut microbiome imbalances also play critical roles in disease development.
Common triggers include physical or emotional stress, certain foods (e.g., high-fat or spicy dishes), infections, smoking, and skipping prescribed medications.
Call our Houston clinic directly or visit our website to request a personalized consultation. Our team will coordinate labs, imaging, and endoscopy as needed to start your tailored treatment plan.
