Severe symptoms, such as chronic diarrhea, fever, and severe pain may warrant emergency care.
People do not always have symptoms of Crohns disease when it is in remission.
However, some symptoms can be chronic but suddenly worsen, causing a flare.
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Crohns is an unpredictable disease that requires lifelong management.
Over the course of an individuals disease, they may experience manyflare-ups.
Symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to months.
A Crohns flare is a change in symptoms from your baseline disease.
It can be very uncomfortable.
Over time,symptoms can changeand get worse, especiallywithout maintenance medication.
Always discuss any new or worsening symptoms with your healthcare provider.
Discuss any new symptoms or concerns with your healthcare provider.
You might also work together to determine a flare trigger to reverse the symptoms.
These may include:
Sometimes your healthcare provider will change your medication to treat a Crohns flare.
Always notify your healthcare provider about new or worsening symptoms.
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