Crohn’s & Colitis Glossary
Fatigue
A feeling of extreme tiredness and exhaustion.
Fibrosis
Scarring or thickening of tissue.
Fistula
A tunnel starting from the intestine that connects to another area of the body (another area of the intestine, bladder, vagina, or skin).
Flare
When IBD symptoms reappear after a period of low or no activity. The symptoms can get worse over time or get worse suddenly.