Crohn’s can affect more than the GI tract

Other parts of the body affected

Sometimes, Crohn’s disease causes inflammation outside of the GI tract, in areas such as:

Eyes

Skin

Joints

These symptoms are called extra-intestinal Situated or occurring outside the intestines. symptoms and can also be linked to inflammation. You should talk to your doctor if you experience any symptoms—even if they seem to have nothing to do with your gastrointestinal tract.