Exhaustion & Crohn’s: 5 Reasons You’re Feeling WIPED OUT

In case you didn’t know, research indicates that so-called Crohn’s fatigue affects as many as 70 percent of people during flare-ups and 40-50 percent when in remission. However, it’s often misunderstood and oftentimes doesn’t get the attention it needs, especially in the Black population. Studies show that many doctors have certain biases against Black patients. Sometimes, doctors (and patients too) may attribute their Crohn’s fatigue to other factors like stressing, working hard, or just things in the environment that wear them down.  If this is the case, you’ll be hard-pressed to get the proper treatment and care you need! That’s why understanding the underlying reasons for your fatigue is so important. Let’s cover five main reasons you’re feeling wiped out, and what you can do alongside your physician to get back on your feet! 1. Inflammation of Your Digestive Tract Chronic inflammation in ‘the gut’ or digestive tract is a hallmark of Crohn’s disease. But turns out, that this ongoing inflammation not only causes pain and discomfort, but can also make you super tired. When the tract is inflamed, the body triggers the release of inflammatory cytokines, which are important messengers in your immune system. When released, these small proteins...