Crohn's Disease Alternative Treatments

Like with many other conditions, alternative treatments can play an important role in diminishing some of the side effects and symptoms of Crohn’s disease and its treatment. Alternative treatments focus primarily on compensating for lost nutrition, finding comfort, and preparing your body for the next period of increased disease activity.

Alternative Medicines

Complementary or alternative therapies are popular treatments for people with Crohn’s disease.

Some commonly used alternative treatments include:

• herbal supplements
• probiotics
• fish oil
• acupuncture
• evening primrose oil

In most cases, initial studies looking at the effectiveness of these treatments have found very little to support their use. Plus, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rarely regulates alternative treatments. For these reasons, it’s important you discuss alternative therapies and possible side effects with your doctor or a trained health professional.