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  Clinical Features of Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and its clinical features vary depending on the site , severity , and extent of the disease. The presentation may be gradual or acute, with both intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms. 1. Gastrointestinal (Intestinal) Symptoms Symptom Description Chronic diarrhea Often watery, may contain mucus or blood (especially if the colon is involved) Abdominal pain Usually crampy and localized in the right lower quadrant (ileum area) Weight loss Due to malabsorption and reduced intake Fever Especially during flare-ups Fatigue From chronic inflammation and anemia Nausea and vomiting If the upper GI tract or small bowel is involved Tenesmus Feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation (common with rectal involvement) Rectal bleeding Less common than in ulcerative colitis but may occur Fistulas Abnormal connections between b...