Crohn Disease: is a long term inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. It may attack any section of the gastrointestinal tract-the mouth to the anal-resulting in patches of inflammation, and swelling as well as even ulcers. Symptoms are usually cyclic and occur in exacerbation and long-term management helps in dealing with the inflammatory process and avoid complications.
The symptoms vary according to the individual and the sever of the disease. You may experience:
Crohn pathology has not been fully identified but a number of reasons seem to be at work:
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The symptoms begin early and are often characterized by constant belly and chronic diarrhea (often containing blood), fatigue, unexplained loss of weight, and mouth sores. When you observe such symptoms, which take weeks, seek specialist attention.
Though scientists cannot say that Crohn disease is inherently life threatening, such complications as bowel blockage, malnutrition, or dangerous infections may pose health hazards unless they are addressed in time.
Usually the diagnosis is made by a colonoscopy exam along with biopsy, blood tests to evaluate inflammation, imaging (CT or MRI scans) and a few cases of a capsule endoscopy to examine the small intestine.
Home stool test is able to identify the signs of inflammation, yet not of Crohn. Diagnostic studies to be reached to a conclusive verdict would involve a gastroenterologist through endoscopy and lab examinations.
Crohn affects all the digestive tract-of the mouth to anus-and it is an inflammation of full thickness bowels. Ulcerative colitis attacks only the inner ID of the colon.
Endoscopic photographs and clear diagrams could be accessed via our patient portal, reputable websites in gastroenterology, and educational materials that could be gained through professional GI societies.
The most common triggers are stress, some foods, infections and smoking. The frequency of the flare-ups can be minimized by identifying personal trigger factors and coping with stress.
Corticosteroids (e.g. mesalamine) are frequently used as a result of the acute flare, infliximab, and immunosuppressants (e.g. azathioprine, methotrexate) are also used as a treatment.
Yes. Symptom reduction and healing can be achieved by low-residue, elimination, and special nutritional programs, which may even include vitamin supplementation or feeding tubes.
Book an appointment in case you have persistent abdominal pain, diarrhea caused accidentally, diarrhea, and blood in stool. Probersix anticipates desirable results at an early stage.
