Any type of chronic disorder may be especially difficult for a child to cope. Similarly, being a parent to a child can make you feel helpless and cheated. Unfortunately, the presence of Crohn's disease will be no easier to bear or deal as bothersome side effects.

Crohn's Disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that occurs when the immune system overreacts to an agent of the digestive system, sends excessive white blood cells to the area, and causes swelling as a result. The exact cause of Crohn's disease is unknown, but doctors believe it is wrong because the body perceives positive bacteria are found naturally in the intestines and adverse. However, once the reaction, the immune system is unable to stop the attack on the digestive tract.

Any area of the digestive system may be affected by Crohn's disease from mouth to rectum, however, the area most affected is the lower small intestine and colon. Depending on which part of the system is the disease, symptoms may appear different. Some examples of symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, loss of appetite and vomiting. Also as a result of many of these symptoms, side effects such as anemia, weight loss, growth retardation and delayed development.

There may also be complications in areas outside the digestive system, such as arthritis, skin rashes, mouth ulcers, inflammation of the eyes.

Although Crohn's is a chronic disease, which means that is ongoing, has periods of inactivity. During these periods, no symptoms may occur. However, inevitably return at some point. There is currently no cure for Crohn's disease.

Treatments for Crohn's disease include drugs and surgery in severe cases. The drugs are usually taken to decrease inflammation in the gut, control of the reaction of the immune system, treatment of infections that may arise, or to treat the symptoms of Crohn's disease. Surgery is usually only used when other treatment methods are ineffective.