Crohn's Disease and its 10 Manifestations

4. Anemia

Many people with forms of inflammatory bowel disease develop anemia, though doctors often overlook this complication. These individuals usually have iron deficiency anemia secondary to chronic blood loss, which means the bleeding in their gastrointestinal tract is causing them to become anemic. Additionally, inflammation makes absorbing iron from foods and supplements difficult. Sometimes, the non-absorbed iron becomes toxic and worsens the symptoms of Crohn's disease.