What body system is affected by Crohn’s disease?
Correct answer: Digestive system

Max
Sassy, about the same as everyone else; I've had it 50 of my 60 years; can sometimes cause an obstruction, but as long as you get medical attention ASAP, it's not fatal

Rachel
Sassy, I've cared for people in hospital with Chrohns, ulcerative colitis, IBD etc and they're well into their 70 and 80's.

SnoopyFan
I have Crohn's. Truly awful disease!

TestyAlien3443
Sharon, I agree. It occurs in the digestive system but is due to "immunity" system.
Dysregulated Immune Response

Sharon
it is classed as a immunodeficiency. the question is incorrect and misleading.

Rae
It is awful. It’s not, per se, fatal. Deaths due to C are mostly complications from surgery, obstructions or perforations (I’ve had both), and suicide. “Autoimmune” still just means “we don’t know.” All the biologic/chemo treatments can help, but cause other problems (older folks on this thread have probably been a guinea pig for most since the old high-dose prednisone/Imuran days).
Best plan: learn to laugh. Talk openly and don’t be embarrassed. Help teach the public. Run from any doctor that says it’s your fault.
Have fun & have good friends.
Best of luck to you!

Jerms
Sharon, the condition is an auto-immune disorder, not immunodeficiency. Immunodeficiency is a weakened immune system.

arohanui
Katt, don't be so snippy. we all make mistakes

Katt
Sharon, reread the question; it asks "WHAT does Crohn's affect?", not causes it. Silly...

DrgnLdy ✌🏻
little b,
What is niyg5…

DrgnLdy ✌🏻
SnoopyFan,
My daughter has crowns as well. She’s doing good now.

DrgnLdy ✌🏻
Max,
It can be fatal.

little b
I've niyg5

Reddog
Where’s the men’s room!

ray
Sassy, Full life , if properly treated.

ray
TestyAlien3443, The cause is unknown, though it is a suspected to be a auto immune response.

Kate
Sassy, around the same as most unless you hit complications

Sassy
What is the life expectancy of someone with this disease.