Crohn Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which attacks colon. In other words, it causes holes of the bowel wall with deep inflammation which can develop throughout the thickness of the bowel wall as compared with ulcerative colitis. Although the large intestine is mostly affected, Crohn Colonitis can attack other parts of the digestive system.
The symptoms tend to appear and disappear which are interchanged with flare-up and remission. Common signs include:
The reasons of Crohn Colitis have not been ascertained yet, nonetheless, there exist numerous factors which appear to be the cause:
GastroDoxs provides high-quality diagnostics, innovative treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, and Crohn Colitis treatment success since it is based on patient-centered care and sustainable digestive healthcare. We are also instructed by the aspects of humane and individualized medication to guarantee that we work to manage the manifestations, eradicate exacerbations, and achieve general relief and a desirable lifestyle in the long term. Ready to feel better? Call and schedule appointment with our experts in Houston and start making a journey to relief.
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Crohn Colitis is inflammatory bowel diseases or types of IBD that are characterized by patchy or deep inflammation of the bowels predominately the colon but can spread to other parts of the digestive system.
Unlike in ulcerative colitis where it causes continuing/superficial inflammations that are enclosed inside the surface of inner layer of the colon, Croning Colitis results in deeper doctrines and gaps of normal development in the interval between parts of inflammatory bowel.
Some of the primary symptoms are including chronic diarrhea (often with blood or mucus), cramps in the stomach, diarrhea due to the urges, unexplainable weight loss and a sense of tiredness, they may have exacerbation and remission.
Effective diagnosis ensures that you obtain majority effective drugs, dietary guidelines or surgical guidelines that will ensure that most of the complications are minimized as well as long term outcomes will be enhanced.
Yes. Low-fiber or soft diet can relieve the symptoms present in flares. Light foods containing equal amounts of lean meat, healthy fats, and fibers that the intestines tolerate assist in the healing process and provides the patient with general nutrition throughout the remission.
Making an appointment with a specialist in GI in the shortest possible time is needed in case of constant pain in the abdominal area, persistent diarrhea or blood, excessive weight loss or extreme exhaustion.
The gastroenterologists of GastroDoxs in Houston have advanced experience with the IBD treatment and have qualified lab equipment including presents and state-of-the-art endoscopy, which makes a complete diagnosis and treatment of IBD.
Family history of IBD is a predisposing factor leading to the development of the disease, yet the environmental factors, immune system reactions, and gut microbiome imbalance play a central role in the progression of the disease.
Precipitating or triggering factors are listed as physical or emotional stress, certain foods (e.g. food high in fat or spice) as well as infections, smoking and non-obligation to prescribed medications.
You may call our clinic in Houston or visit us so as to demand your own, personal consultation. The arrangements, labs, imaging, and endoscopy will be made by our team, as it is needed to start your own treatment program.
