Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue: the importance of communication and symptom management—a case report

This case report exemplifies the interrelation between organic (Crohn's disease) and functional diseases (irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and somatoform pain). It further demonstrates that these connections may be overlooked in daily practice and that providing a plausible explanation in combination with symptom relief may be important for patients with functional syndromes.