What should Crohn's patients avoid eating?

Written by Si Li Li
Gastroenterology
Updated on June 28, 2025
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Crohn's disease is a chronic non-specific inflammatory disease, the main symptoms of which include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and abdominal masses. This disease is characterized by its difficult treatment, high propensity for relapse, and signs of lifelong recurrence. During colonoscopy, longitudinal and deep ulcers can be observed on the intestinal mucosa, which may indicate Crohn's disease, and these ulcers can appear throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, dietary precautions are essential. The diet should be easily digestible, and smoking and alcohol should be avoided. It is also advised to avoid strong tea, coffee, greasy, fried, barbecued, spicy, raw and cold foods, as well as sweets. It is preferable to consume porridge mainly, drink soup, or eat well-cooked noodles, and any type of meat should be thoroughly stewed before consumption.

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How long is the incubation period for Crohn's disease?

Crohn's disease is an idiopathic inflammatory and infectious disease of the intestines that can occur in any part of the gastrointestinal tract, but it is most commonly found at the end of the ileum or in the right colon. The main clinical symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, accompanied by fever, or manifestations of nutritional dysfunction. The condition is often protracted and recurrent, and it is not easy to completely cure. The latency period varies depending on the patient's situation.

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Does Crohn's disease cause bowel sounds?

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel condition characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation, and rectal bleeding. If diarrhea occurs, there will be noticeable hyperactive bowel sounds, and under such circumstances, it is imperative to use antidiarrheal medications promptly. Dietary adjustments are also important, including eating a moderate amount of vegetables and fruits. The dietary principles should focus on eating small, frequent meals with high nutrition and low fat. During active phases, it's crucial to rest more and stay hydrated, as severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Crohn's disease tends to recur frequently, so it is essential to strengthen daily care.

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Is Crohn's disease contagious?

Crohn's disease is not contagious and its specific causes are not particularly clear. It is an inflammatory bowel disease and can be treated in the gastroenterology department. Typical symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, accompanied by fever and nutritional disorders, among others. It may also be complicated by acute perforation, rectal bleeding, intra-abdominal abscesses, and malabsorption syndrome. The course of the disease tends to be prolonged and recurrent, making it difficult to cure. The clarity and severity of the lesion, the length of the course of the disease, and the rate of recurrence after surgery are related. Because it is not contagious, it cannot be transmitted among the population.

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Crohn's disease affected areas

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can occur in any part of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily affecting the right half of the colon and the terminal ileum. Typical clinical manifestations include abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, diarrhea, and some extraintestinal manifestations such as nutritional disorders or fever. Complications can include intra-abdominal abscesses, acute intestinal perforation, significant intestinal bleeding, malabsorption syndrome, and can also involve the liver, skin, joints, and other areas. The course of the disease is relatively long and prone to recurrent episodes. Treatment primarily targets complications, focusing on pharmacological and surgical interventions. It is important to enhance nutritional support by providing high-nutrition, low-fat foods.

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What does Crohn's disease abdominal pain feel like?

Crohn's disease is an inflammation that occurs in the intestines, most commonly found in the terminal ileum and the right half of the colon. Due to the irritation from the inflammation, there is noticeable abdominal pain, which often presents as cramping, and sometimes as dull pain. The severity of the abdominal pain varies with the intensity of the inflammation. In addition to abdominal pain, symptoms may include diarrhea or manifestations of intestinal obstruction. Due to damage to the intestinal wall, complications such as intestinal perforation or rectal bleeding can occur, as well as fever and extraintestinal manifestations like malabsorption disorders. Crohn's disease tends to recur frequently and has a protracted course. It is not easily cured, and thus, strengthening daily care is essential.