You probably already know that Crohn's disease is different for everyone, and not everyone has a severe case. However, all sufferers have to watch out for Crohn s symptoms when they think they are in remission so that they know when they need to seek active treatment again.

Remission is possible for almost every patient, but because there is no known cure for crohn's it is unlikely to last forever. If you aren't adept at spotting your symptoms early, you should talk to your doctor about what to look for, and when you should come in to see them for more evaluation and possible treatment.

The main symptom of Crohn's is the inflammation, but because this happens internally, it is not really something you will notice right away. You will know something is going on when associated symptoms appear. These early symptoms often start with bloating and discomfort in the abdominal area. You will also probably start to have loose stools, and cramping will occur most noticeably in the stomach and intestines. Vomiting can happen as a result of the nausea caused by the cramping, but that is not quite as common.

You may already know how to handle these symptoms, and even though they are not comfortable, you can probably live with them for the most part. You may not even have to see your doctor at that point, but you should ask your doctor at what point they want you to come in to see them.

When Crohn s symptoms get worse, however, you do have to go in as soon as you can. You may notice that there is blood in your stool and that the pain is much worse. This can mean a few different things. Commonly, it's the result of small fissures (or tears) somewhere in the digestive tract, or that there is an abscess. There are times when fistulas might form, and those can carry infection to the rest of your body. Surgical intervention may be required to repair the damage caused by fistulas.

When you begin to notice bloating and pain in the intestines, you may also be experiencing fatigue and be feeling very weak. This might also accompany weight loss. When unexplained weight loss occurs it signals your body is struggling to take the nutrients it needs from your food and that there is a problem that needs to be corrected very quickly. In extreme cases, you might need IV fluids, and antibiotics. Your doctor will need to see you to make sure you are still healthy, and possibly to adjust your medications. They may also want to be sure there are no blockages effecting the intestines that needs to be corrected.

It might take you a little while, but you will soon learn to know which Crohn s symptoms you need to worry about, and which ones you can care for on your own at home. It is important that you know when you have to go in to see your doctor for additional treatment. There may be times when a simple tweak of your medications is all that you need. You'll no doubt get good at noticing when your symptoms are out of control and when you are okay, but you should always ask if in doubt.