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8 vitamin deficiencies Crohn’s disease patients could suffer from

Crohn's disease is not just an inflammatory bowel disease, it can also make you prone to severe vitamin deficiencies. Here's what you need to know.

Written by Anuradha Varanasi | Published : June 29, 2016 5:18 PM IST

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8 Vitamin Deficiencies Crohn’s Disease Patients Could Have

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that unfortunately doesn't have any cure yet. The symptoms include stomach aches, diarrhea, bloating, fatigue and also vitamin deficiencies. Living with Crohn's disease (CD) can significantly affect the quality of your life and make you prone to malnutrition as well if not treated on time. These are the eight vitamins you might need if you are living with CD:

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Folic Acid

Folic acid is vitamin B and CD patients could suffer from folic acid deficiency mainly because of the diet restrictions that Crohn's disease patients have to follow [1].

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Crohn's disease is also known be cause vitamin B 12 deficiency when the lower part of the intestines or the ileum is damaged [1]. This directly affects the absorption of vitamin B 12. Watch out for symptoms like dizziness, fatigue and anemia and consult your doctor to fight against vitamin B 12 deficiency.

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Zinc Deficiency

Another health complication caused by frequent diarrhea due to CD is zinc deficiency [3]. Studies have found that children living with this disease are far more prone to zinc deficiency as compared to adults.