Crohn'S Disease . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . By: Elizabeth

The direct cause of this disease is unknown although several theories do exist; immune system problems, genetics or environmental factors. Most experts believe that genetics and intestinal bacteria are the developing factors of the disease. Theoretically, the adaptive immune system of an otherwise healthy individual will try to compensate for a deficient innate immune system creating white blood cells to destroy helpful microbes which inadvertently tear down the lining of the intestines causing ulcers, scar tissue and narrowing of the lumen within the intestine causing blockage. ( meded, 2010) Genetically, research has found a gene, NOD2, which produces a mutation and is linked to autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s.

Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that affects a person’s digestive system with no known cause. When Crohn’s disease strikes, it can affect any part of your digestive system ranging from your mouth, all the way to your anus. Crohn’s disease is chronic and there is no known cure for this condition. So basically, once someone is diagnosed with this condition, they might as well get used to living out the remainder of their life being affected by Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s is not, shall we say, “constant”. The symptoms happen on and off in what are usually called “flare-ups”.

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Crohn’s disease is characterized by inflammation of segments of the GI tract. The parts of the tract where Crohn’s disease is most often seen are in the terminal ileum, jejunum, and right side of colon. Involvement of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum is

They say Crohn’s Disease is not very common, so when my sister and I got diagnosed with it in the same year, all I could think was “why me?”. Crohn’s Disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects a person’s intestines. It can be very life threatening in some cases, and just a slight annoyance in other cases. It affects what I can and cannot eat, and I have to go to the hospital every six weeks for remicade treatments. Crohn’s Disease changed my life in many ways, both positive and negative.

There are many tests are used to diagnosis patients with Crohn's disease. Blood tests are usually ordered, but cannot confirm Crohn's disease without further testing. Blood tests often show inflammation in the body. Anemia is common among patients that have Crohn's disease. A colonoscopy is required to help confirm if the Patient has Crohn's disease. Most patients will have abnormalities in the intestinal lining if they have Crohn’s disease. Some Tests that are commonly used is an upper endoscopy (EGD), X-ray of intestines, CT scan, and an MRI. Crohn’s Disease is also known to be genetic.

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea and even malnutrition. Inflammation caused by Crohn's disease can involve different areas of the digestive tract in different people. The inflammation caused by Crohn's disease often spreads deep into the layers of affected bowel tissue. Like ulcerative colitis, another common IBD, Crohn's disease can be both painful and debilitating, and sometimes may lead to life-threatening complications. Although it may involve any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, it most commonly affects the last part of the small intestine (ileum) and/or the large

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by an inflammation immune response to tissue that causes redness, swelling and pain of the digestive or gastrointestinal tract.

Crohn’s disease is a debilitating disease that can affect your entire life and lifestyle if you allow it to. It affects someone that is very dear to me, my best friend’s mother, Stephanie. I see her live through this day in and day out, and it has raised many questions in my mind. Questions like how you get it, why you get it, and what you really go through when you have it. It is something I have little knowledge of, and by learning more information on it, I feel as if I can possibly help her cope with it in the future.

to as colitis, enteritis, ileitis, and proctitis. When you have this disease your body’s immune system begins attacking healthy cells in your digestive tract, and this is what causes the inflammation. Crohn’s disease is one of the fastest growing intestinal diseases in the United States. Although the condition can affect any part of the gut, the most commonly affected areas are the ileum or the large intestine, the colon. Crohn's disease may be mild, moderate, or severe. Most patients are able to lead full and productive lives when treated properly.

Patients with Crohn’s disease should avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (Mayo Clinic, 2014). The side effects of NSAIDS are bowel irritation, which can make Crohn’s worse. They should also avoid fruits and vegetables, foods high in fat, dairy products, spicy foods, and carbonated beverages, as these are also very irritating to the bowel (Lippincott, 2011). They should also avoid stress and should practice good hygiene habits. To monitor for impending exacerbations, patients should monitor for blood in their stool, learn to recognize signs of infection, take their temperature daily, and monitor themselves for increased pain. The earlier increased inflammation is caught, the easier it is to

Inflammatory bowel diseases or IBDs affect “as many as 1.4 million Americans”. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis inflame certain areas of the intestines that result into chronic and long-term complications in peoples’ lives. Even though these diseases are not known to be lethal to humans, they are unbearable to its victim. Both ailments can cause patients to “experience abdominal symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stools, and vomits” 8. Both diseases result in painful

Have you ever heard about ulcerative colitis? For those that have not or might want to know a little more information regarding this disease here are in this essay you will learn the definition, risk factors, symptoms, if there is any treatment to cure and many more important details that many of us should take into consideration.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be defined as the chronic condition (it is persistent/ long-standing disease) resulting from inappropriate mucosal immune activation. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can start at any age. However, it is frequently seen among teenagers And also among young adults in their early twenties, both genders can be affected by this disease. There are two conditions that traditionally comprise inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Ulcerative colitis and crohns disease. Comparison between Ulcerative colitis and crohns disease are clinically useful, because distinguishing between the two conditions allow specialists to choose the right management way. Comparison between Ulcerative colitis and crohns disease are

People who suffer from Crohn’s disease may also suffer the same risks of colon cancer, but typically only if the entire colon is affected. There are also rare extra-intestinal cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease that occur in organs other that the intestinal tract. These symptoms may include arthritis, liver and kidney disorders, bone loss, and more.