Dietary modifications are often necessary, and should be individualized, depending upon disease location, severity, and previous surgeries. Diet is not felt to play a role in the early recurrence of Crohn's disease following surgical or medical remission. One study, however, does suggest that fish oil tablets may benefit people who were in remission and were not taking other Crohn's medications. Many physicians are awaiting more data before endorsing this product. Persons with narrowing of the bowel from either Crohn's or surgery also should avoid these products.
New medications continue to be developed for active disease and for maintaining remission.
We also are moving forward in our understanding of the cause and the genetics of Crohn's disease.