A chronic inflammatory condition, Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The inflammation of the bowel walls can trigger a variety of symptoms that range from mild to severe. General symptoms can include fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, night sweats and in women – loss of normal menstrual cycle.

In the midst of the gluten-free frenzy that lined the aisles of grocery stores, was the topic of celiac disease – a condition that causes damage to the small intestines when ingesting gluten. There is some research that argues a strict gluten-free diet is only necessary for those who suffer from celiac disease.