Understanding Crohn's Disease in Children
At Crohn's Care Alliance, we aim to educate people of all ages about the signs of Crohn's disease, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment to reduce suffering and improve care for children facing this condition.
Our purpose
Our Mission Matters
We provide resources and support for families, helping them recognize symptoms of Crohn's disease early, ensuring timely intervention and better health outcomes for their children through our dedicated efforts and community engagement.
Why Us
Early Diagnosis → Early Treatment → Better Patient Care → Better Chances Against Crohn's
Why Should you care?
Early diagnosis and treatment of Crohn’s disease are vital for improving quality of life and long-term health outcomes. Without timely intervention, Crohn's can lead to severe complications, chronic pain, and disruptions to daily life. By supporting early detection efforts, you help ensure that patients receive the care they need to manage this condition effectively.
Crohn’s disease often starts with small symptoms like stomach aches, feeling tired, or being a picky eater, especially in kids. It’s easy to ignore these signs, but if the disease isn’t treated early, it can lead to bigger issues like damaged intestines, trouble absorbing nutrients, and even surgeries. When it’s caught early, doctors can give treatments to slow it down and keep it from taking over someone’s life. This means fewer hospital visits, less pain, and a better chance for people to do the things they love. Caring about early diagnosis means you’re making a real difference in their futures.
Crohn's Statistics
Age of Onset:
25% of Crohn's patients are diagnosed before the age of 20.
65% are diagnosed between ages 20-40.
10% are diagnosed after the age of 40.
Prevalence in the U.S.
Approximately 0.2% of the U.S. population has Crohn's disease.
That's around 700,000 Americans.
Symptoms Leading to Diagnosis:
Symptoms Leading to Diagnosis:
75% of patients report chronic abdominal pain.
60% experience diarrhea.
35% have unintentional weight loss before diagnosis.
75% of patients report chronic abdominal pain.
60% experience diarrhea.
35% have unintentional weight loss before diagnosis.
Understanding Crohn's
Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and improved care for children with Crohn's disease.