The symptoms of Crohn’s disease may include:

Bowel obstructions; ulcers; abscesses; perforations of the intestinal walls; anemia; malnutrition; high white cell count signifying an infection; scar tissue narrowing the passages; growth retardation in children; inflammation in the eyes or mouth; kidney stones; gallstones; diseases of the liver and biliary system; fever; failure to absorb iron and folic acid; vomiting; night sweats; mouth ulcers; migraine headaches, severe abdominal pain; sudden weight gain or weight loss; erratic mood swings; indescribable pain; crippling gout; gouty arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; swelling of the joints and hands; loss of use of the fingers and toes; pain in the muscles; acute tendinitis; bursitis; passing blood in the urine and stool; frequent uric stones caused by medicine; a change in body odor; heartburn; constant nausea; constipation; diarrhea; smelly bowel movements; five to six bowel movements a day; undigested food in the stool; cloudy urine (frequently caused by prescription medicine and supplements); distorted vision; eye conditions that can occur include conjunctivitis, episcleritis, uveitis, and iritis; severe facial rashes; abdominal rashes; swelling of the sclera; a highly acidic perspiration; severe lower back pain; sleep deprivation; inability to physically exercise; impaired driving; short term memory loss; and/or the inability to perform even simple chores.

The range and frequency of these symptoms vary. for some people, symptoms are severe and can be debilitating, while just a few enjoy long bouts of remission in which their symptoms are mild to moderate. Generally, people with Crohn’s disease suffer daily and even more so at night.

This is an excerpt from Arthritis, Inflammation, Gout, Crohn’s, IBD and IBS.