The risk for colon cancer is higher because of the chronic inflammation of the colon, a patient can have vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies, like malabsorption of vitamin B-12, iron-deficiency anemia due to blood loss from inflammation. Bone loss(osteopenia/osteoporosis) can occur from decreased vitamin D, especially those who take corticosteroids. Kidney stones can occur also if your Crohn’s is of the small intestine. Extra-intestinal symptoms from having this disease can cause inflammation of the eyes, skin, & joints & should not be ignored. It can also lead to obstruction of the intestines, formation of scar tissue, small tears in the anal canal, called fissures, abscesses which can become infected, &…