K50.8: Other Crohn disease

Crohn's disease, specifically denoted as "Other Crohn disease" under code K50.8, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects your digestive tract. With this condition, any part of your digestive system, from your mouth to your anus, can be impacted, but it predominantly involves the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the colon. Crohn's disease causes areas of inflammation, which may appear sporadically along the digestive tract, not in a continuous pattern like other bowel diseases. This inflammation causes varying symptoms such as recurrent diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue. Its exact cause remains unknown, but risk factors include genetics and smoking. Crohn's disease is a chronic condition, meaning it persists for a long time, and it generally tends to progress over time, although the severity and progression can differ greatly from person to person.

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