Cork teen speak out about illness
The 19-year-old suffers from Crohn's disease.
A Fermoy teen has spoken out about his battle with Crohn's disease in a bid to raise awareness of the illness.
Denis Cremin who was diagnosed with the condition seven years ago has described it as an invisible illness which needs to be highlighted.
The 19-year-old is calling for further research into the disease which there is currently no cure for.
Speaking to RedFM News Denis says he missed out on a lot of his childhood due to the illness and he says more needs to be done because people are suffering.
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