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		Abdominal Adhesions Describes how abdominal adhesions form. Explains their causes and how they can lead to intestinal obstruction. PDF Version (118 KB) *
		Crohn’s Disease Provides general information about what Crohn’s disease is and how it develops. Describes symptoms, diagnosis, potential complications, and treatment. PDF Version (204 KB) *
		What I need to know about Crohn’s Disease (Easy-to-Read) Defines Crohn’s disease and describes common symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, and treatment. PDF Version (412 KB) *
		En Español Lo que usted debe saber sobre la enfermedad de Crohn (Lectura fácil) Define la enfermedad de Crohn y describe los síntomas comunes, los factores de riesgo, el diagnóstico, las complicaciones y el tratamiento. Versión PDF (611 KB) *

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Page last updated: May 1, 2012

The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
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Bethesda, MD 20892–3570
Phone: 1–800–891–5389
TTY: 1–866–569–1162
Fax: 703–738–4929
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov