Complication topics
Anemia articles covering iron deficiency, inflammation-related anemia, fatigue, monitoring, and treatment decisions in Crohn's disease and IBD. Complication context emphasizes risks, warning signs, treatment decisions, and follow-up care.
21 articles
A Meckel diverticulum can present like Crohn’s disease and may be the true cause when IBD treatment fails; identifying it can lead to a surgical cure for symptoms such as anemia and obstruction.
Depression before an IBD diagnosis was linked to more early treatment escalation and acute-care use after diagnosis. Recognizing preexisting depression could help clinicians identify patients who may benefit from closer...
Older adults (≥60) with IBD are an increasing population worldwide, and IBD-related anemia is rising—this affects screening needs, healthcare planning, and resource allocation. The findings point to widening...
Malnutrition is common and can worsen outcomes in IBD; this case shows use of combined enteral and parenteral nutritional support for severe malnutrition in newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease, including perioperative...
The work links climate and sociodemographic context to IBD burden in tropical regions, which can influence diagnostic recognition, resource needs, and research priorities for communities where IBD is rising.
This is the official FDA label text for dexamethasone, so it clarifies approved uses and gives practical dosing and tapering guidance. It explicitly names "regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis," which matters to...
Anaemia is a common and impactful complication in children diagnosed with IBD; knowing how often it occurs, which subtypes are most frequent, and its link with disease activity can guide monitoring and management...
This case shows that upadacitinib, a JAK inhibitor used for refractory IBD, can cause severe anemia in rare cases but that dose reduction (rather than permanent discontinuation) may reversibly restore blood counts while...
Nutrition during acute severe ulcerative colitis matters because patients can become rapidly nutritionally fragile, and appropriate feeding and monitoring can affect recovery, complications, and readiness for surgery....
The FDA label confirms triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension is indicated for short-term use to manage flares in regional enteritis (Crohn’s disease) and ulcerative colitis and summarizes important safety and...
The study tests a new mechanism (TL1A inhibition) that may reduce inflammation and fibrosis in IBD. Positive phase 2b results suggest duvakitug could become another treatment option if later trials confirm benefit and...
Anemia is a common complication of IBD and can worsen quality of life. This study suggests endotoxins leaking from an inflamed gut may drive anemia through TLR4 on tissue-resident macrophages, highlighting a possible new...
Prednisone is a commonly used systemic steroid for short-term control of IBD flares; label updates affect dosing, warnings, and official approved uses that patients and clinicians rely on.
This study suggests that an intermittent fasting pattern (alternate-day fasting) increased intestinal injury, reduced immune cells, and caused anemia in a mouse model of acute colitis, implying such diets might be risky...
The study suggests most adults with chronic diarrhea in this tertiary setting had organic/inflammatory disease and identifies accessible clinical and lab predictors that could help prioritize endoscopic evaluation.
Some rare autoinflammatory disorders can look like IBD but need different diagnostic thinking. Recognizing systemic signs and checking serum zinc may lead to a correct diagnosis and targeted care.
Older adults with UC face different risks and treatment trade-offs than younger patients — higher infection and cancer risks, medication toxicities, and challenges with diagnosis and colonoscopy. Understanding these...
The article helps patients and caregivers recognize common symptoms and complications, understand causes and risk factors, and see why ongoing specialist care and lifestyle measures matter for long-term management.
The article outlines complications that can come from Crohn’s disease, many of which may need tests, medication, or surgery. Knowing these helps you recognize warning signs and talk with your care team about prevention...
Women with Crohn’s may have additional or different symptoms (period changes, painful sex, fertility concerns, bone and iron problems) that can affect daily life and long-term health. Recognizing these issues helps guide...
Crohn’s disease can cause problems beyond the gut that affect bones, skin, eyes, liver, kidneys, joints, and mental health. Knowing these links helps patients and caregivers watch for symptoms and get coordinated care to...
