There are many symptoms associated with the onset of Crohn’s. The most common are:  • Abdominal pain and cramping • Fever • Diarrhea • Fatigue • Bloody stool • Sores in and/or around the mouth • Reduced appetite • Unexplained weight loss • Pain in the anus • Discharge from the anus • Inflammation (eye, skin, joints, liver, bile ducts) • Kidney stones • Low iron levels • Delayed growth and/or development in children Early diagnosis is key in managing symptoms and preventing them from worsening over time. Your healthcare provider should be contacted as soon as possible if you have experienced any of these symptoms for longer than two weeks or if they are severely impacting your quality of life.