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Your resource for understanding & managing Crohn's disease

At Crohns Fighters, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive information, support, and resources for those affected by Crohns disease and their loved ones. Explore our site to learn more about managing this condition and connecting with a community that understands your journey.

About Crohns Disease

Understanding Crohns Disease

Crohns disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors. Treatment options range from medication and dietary changes to surgery, aimed at reducing inflammation and managing symptoms.

Mike J's Journey with Crohn's Disease, Psoriasis, Ulcerative colitis, & Arthritis

Michael Jannicelli's journey with Crohn's disease began at 20 years old. Despite the challenges, Mike has transformed his experience into a mission to assist others in navigating their own paths with Crohn's. He also battles Psoriasis and initially struggled with Ulcerative Colitis. By sharing his story and providing support, Mike strives to empower others to live better, feel better, and find strength in community. 

Stay Informed with Our Latest Blog Posts

Probiotic delivers anticancer drug to the gut

Researchers shrink gastrointestinal tumors in mice using a yeast probiotic to deliver immunotherapy to the gut, offering a potentially novel strategy to target hard-to-reach gut cancers.

Anorectal malformations

Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 21 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41572-024-00574-2Anorectal malformations (ARM) span a spectrum of rare congenital anomalies of the anus and rectum, ranging from a minimally displaced anal canal to a complete fusion of...

Creativity camp improves adolescent mental health, well-being

A research team found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with depression.

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food.

Multiple sclerosis drug may help with poor working memory

Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions like schizophrenia or depression.

New oral drug to calm abdominal pain

Researchers have developed a new class of oral painkillers to suppress chronic abdominal pain that is based on the peptide hormone oxytocin that drives childbirth contractions.
Stress makes mice’s memories less specific

Stress makes mice’s memories less specific

Stress is a double-edged sword when it comes to memory: stressful or otherwise emotional events are usually more memorable, but stress can also make it harder for us to retrieve memories. Now, neuroscientists report that acute stress prevents mice from forming...

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Join Our Community Today

Connect with others who understand your journey. Our forums are a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and find support. Become a part of Crohns Disease Fighters and feel & live better now.