CROHN'S
TREATMENT GOALS

When Setting Treatment Goals, Aim for More Than Symptom Relief

When it comes to treating Crohn’s, it’s important to have both short-term goals and long-term goals in mind. Getting symptoms under control is important but so is improving damage of the intestinal lining caused by Crohn’s. Here are some key goals to discuss with your gastroenterologist.

Symptom relief

Lasting remission

Visible improvement of the intestinal lining

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See What Improvement in the Intestinal Lining Looks Like*

Crohn's disease causes chronic inflammation in your GI tract that can damage the intestinal lining. Reducing this inflammation is critical because it can lead to visible improvement of damage of the intestinal lining. Explore what your doctor might see during an endoscopy using the tool below.

Damage Caused by Inflammation
Improvement of the Intestinal Lining
Illustrated damaged colon with 4 callouts: 1. Inflammation, which is an immune response that includes swelling, redness, warmth, and pain. 2. Redness, which is a result of inflammation in the intestinal lining. 3. Ulcers, which are open sores caused by inflammation that can spread and lead to further complications. 4. Bleeding, which is a result of inflammation and open sores (ulcers) that can lead to blood loss and anemia.
Photo of a damaged colon with 4 callouts: 1. Inflammation, which is an immune response that includes swelling, redness, warmth, and pain. 2. Redness, which is a result of inflammation in the intestinal lining. 3. Ulcers, which are open sores caused by inflammation that can spread and lead to further complications. 4. Bleeding, which is a result of inflammation and open sores (ulcers) that can lead to blood loss and anemia.
  1. Inflammation: an immune response that includes swelling, redness, warmth, and pain
  2. Redness: a result of inflammation in the intestinal lining
  1. Ulcers: open sores caused by inflammation
  2. Bleeding: a result of inflammation and open sores (ulcers)
Illustration
Real Endoscopic Image
Illustrated healed colon with 4 callouts: 1. Less inflammation. 2. Less redness. 3. Fewer ulcers. 4. Less bleeding.
Photo of a healed colon with 4 callouts: 1. Less inflammation. 2. Less redness. 3. Fewer ulcers. 4. Less bleeding.
  1. Less Inflammation
  2. Less Redness
  1. Fewer Ulcers
  2. Less Bleeding
Illustration
Real Endoscopic Image

*The images above are shown for educational purposes only to illustrate intestinal lining damage and visible improvement of the intestinal lining. Degree and location of Crohn’s damage and improvement will differ by patient. Areas that were visually assessed may not represent improvement of the entire intestinal lining. Images are not of SKYRIZI patients. Results are consistent with SKYRIZI clinical trials.

*The images above are shown for educational purposes only to illustrate a damaged intestinal lining and visible intestinal lining improvement. Degree and location of Crohn’s damage and improvement will differ by patient. Areas that were visually assessed may not represent improvement of the entire intestinal lining. Images are not of SKYRIZI patients. Results are consistent with SKYRIZI clinical trials.

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Knowing that there is a visual improvement of my intestinal lining made me feel really good.

- Shonda, a real SKYRIZI patient
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