Severity of Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease may be challenging to diagnose so several tests may be required to
determine the severity of the disease. The chart below can help give you terms to discuss
the disease with your doctor. Understanding your level of disease severity helps you and your doctor determine the
right treatment options.
| Stage | Symptoms |
| Mild to Moderate Crohn's Disease | People with mild to moderate Crohn's
disease are able to eat food normally without dehydration, fevers, stomach pain, blockages
in their intestines, or do not lose more than 10% of their body weight. |
| Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease | People are considered to have moderate
to severe Crohn's disease if they do not respond to treatment for mild to moderate Crohn's
disease or if they have high fevers, significant weight loss, stomach pain or tenderness,
occasional nausea or vomiting, or significant anemia. |
| Severe Crohn's Disease | People with severe Crohn's disease have symptoms
despite taking steroids, or have high fevers, persistent vomiting, blockages in their
intestines, or an abscess. |
It's important that you monitor your Crohn's disease—especially during the time
right before a doctor's visit. To help you do this, we've created the Crohn's Disease
Health Tracker. It's a downloadable tool you can use to track your
symptoms and treatment history.
Download the Tracker.