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Can a person have esophageal spasms first then later on get Crohns disease?
Crohns symptoms can occur from mouth to anus. It is likely the original esophageal spasms were symptoms of Crohns disease that were undiagnosed until later.
Crohns is in remission what does this mean?
Remission is the time when the disease is not active. Symptoms are not usually apparent or causing problems and the Crohns disease patient feels well.
What are the effects of the flu on a person with crohns disease?
Actually, the symptoms of Crohns disease are very similar to those of the flu. Most undiagnosed Crohns patients believe for a long period of time that they actually have the flu when in fact they are having a flare of Crohns disease. On the reverse, a veteran patient of Crohns will often experience the symptoms of the flu and suspect they are having a flare. The treatments for each are very different, so a Crohns patient needs to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
What are the symptoms of Crohns disease Any diet to prevent it ?
Some symptoms of Crohn's disease are Diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, blood in your stool, ulcers, and weight loss. A recommended diet would be a lower fiber diet since fiber is poorly digestible, liquid diet, intravenouos nutrition, etc.
Will Crohns disease cause the uvula and other areas of the throat to swell?
Crohns disease can cause symptoms anywhere in the digestive tract, from mouth to anus. It is unlikely Crohns disease would be the first suspect for a swollen uvula or sore throat but eventually, after eliminating the usual suspected causes, a test for Crohns could verify that diagnosis.
Is crohn disease and camplylobacter the same?
Absolutely not. They may have some similar symptoms but they are NOT related.Campylobacter may cause mild to severe diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, fever and at times vomiting. Symptoms start an average of two to five days after exposure to the bacteria and usually last for less than one week.Crohns disease is not caused by bacteria. While the cause of Crohns is not yet known, bacteria have been studied for years and years and Campylobacter are readily available for study. They are not the source or cause of Crohns.
Can crohns be confused with appendicitis?
Yes. Many Crohns sufferers prior to being diagnosed with the disease will have had a diagnosis of appendicitis and many patients will have that organ removed. Severe appendicitis has similar symptoms to a Crohns flare up.
What are the characteristics of crohns disease?
Some of the most common symptoms of Crohn's disease are abdominal pain and diarrhea. Rectal bleeding, weight loss, arthritis, skin problems, and fever can also be symtoms. Bleeding may be serious and persistent, which may even cause anemia, so you would need your Dr. to do an Iron test as well as a blood cell count for diagnosis. These are only the most common symptoms. If you suspect you may have Crohn's disease, see your Physician right away, as there are treatments that alleviate many of the poblems arising from this disease.
What is crohns's disease?
Crohns disease is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the intestines. Crohns disease can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus. It most often causes ulcerations in the large and small bowels, typically at the joining of the two bowels called the ileum (located on the right side of the abdomen near the appendix) but can manifest anywhere in the digestive tract. Symptoms include but are not exclusive to, abdominal pain often severe, cramping, nausea, frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding. These symptoms often result in severe weight loss, fatigue, and depression. Follow the link provided below for much more information. Crohns disease is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract that affects both children and adults. Crohns can affect any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. The cause of Crohns disease is unknown. Common symptoms of Crohns disease can include abdominal pain and tenderness, diarrhea, anal pain and or drainage, rectal bleeding, severe weight loss, mouth sores, fissures, fever, infections, bloating, gas and rectal abscess. Patients can also have problems outside of the digestive tract, including skin rash, joint pain, eye redness and liver problems. Crohns disease is a chronic illness, medical and surgical treatments can help control the course of the disease, but cannot cure it. Treatments now are allowing many patients to experience long periods of symptom-free remission.
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Is there a vaccination for crohns disease?
No. A cause for Crohns has yet to be discovered and until then, a cure or preventative medicine will not be available. For now, the best medical science can do is treat the symptoms.
What is chronic inflammatory disease of the alimentary canal involving all layers of the bowel causing chronic diarrhea?
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, causing inflammation that extends through all layers of the bowel. This inflammation can lead to symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue. Treatment aims to reduce inflammation, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life for individuals with the condition.
