Crohns Disease
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Understanding Crohn’s Disease
Overview
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) lead to inflammation in the intestines. Among these, Crohn's disease primarily affects the ileum, the lower part of the small intestine. Although it often causes intestinal ulcerations, Crohn’s can impact any part of the digestive system.
Recognizing Symptoms
Crohn's disease, also known as granulomatous enteritis or colitis, is challenging to diagnose due to symptom similarities with other IBDs. Key symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, persistent rectal bleeding, weight loss, and fever.
Impact on the Body
The disease causes the intestinal wall to swell, potentially blocking the intestine. Ulcers may form, creating tunnels?"called fistulas?"that can affect adjacent tissues like the bladder, vagina, or skin. These fistulas can become infected, sometimes requiring surgery. Additionally, Crohn’s can cause nutritional deficiencies and lead to complications such as arthritis, skin issues, kidney stones, and inflammation in the eyes or mouth.
Causes and Risk Factors
The precise cause of Crohn’s remains unclear, but it is commonly thought to result from the immune system's reaction to a virus. The condition can be genetic and affects both men and women.
Treatment Options
Currently, there is no cure for Crohn's disease. Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, correcting nutritional deficiencies, and alleviating symptoms. As a chronic illness, it often necessitates long-term medical care, although some patients experience remission. In certain cases, surgery is required to address blockages or abscesses. If the large intestine is affected, surgery may involve removing the entire colon or just the diseased sections.
Living with Crohn's Disease
While Crohn’s may not reoccur for extended periods, allowing patients to lead normal lives, ongoing medical supervision is frequently needed to manage the condition effectively.
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