Alternative remedies for Crohn’s disease
My 32-year-old son-in-law has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and is not able to work at the moment due to the horrendous symptoms. Can you suggest any alternative remedies that could help?
L.B., via email
Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system. Along with ulcerative colitis, it’s one of the most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). While ulcerative colitis affects the colon (large intestine) and rectum (end of the bowel), Crohn’s disease can involve any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
The horrendous symptoms your son-in-law is experiencing, which include diarrhea, extreme tiredness, unintended weight loss, blood or mucus in stools and abdominal pain, can
