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How Does Alcohol Affect Crohn’s Disease?

Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease Flare-ups

During Crohn’s disease flare-ups, your digestive tract is highly inflamed. Some of the symptoms you might experience during this period include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Diarrhoea [4]
  • Weight loss
  • Constipation [5]
  • Loss of appetite
  • Joint pain
  • Sores

During flare-ups, you don’t need to experience all of these symptoms at the same time. People with Crohn’s disease who take high amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of making these symptoms worse. So it is advisable to stay completely away from alcohol if you experience any of these symptoms and see your doctor immediately.