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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Is Crohn's disease a permanent condition?
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Prof Andrew Day
Paediatrician
Unfortunately, at this point in time, Crohn disease is considered an incurable (life-time) condition. A cure may become available in the coming years.
However, Crohn disease is a disease that features periods of control interrupted by relapses (exacerbations). Many people can have long periods of control without their Crohn disease bothering them.
Furthermore, because it is a long-term condition, it is important to establish the diagnosis firmly at the beginning and also to establish good control of the gut inflammation following diagnosis.Report this post
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