Can Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis be fatal?
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic diseases, meaning they recur throughout a person’s life. The rate of recurrence is different for everyone, and some people can go years between disease relapses. Naturally, the severity of the disease varies from person to person, but most people lead active and full lives after being diagnosed. The life expectancy of those with Crohn’s disease and /or colitis is normal. They are not considered terminal diseases.
