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What are some of the digestive system?
crohns disease crohns disease
How does Crohns Disease affect the person with the disease?
well my sister has crohns disease,and it affects everyone. but to answer your question...it changes their diet so they cant have certain foods,they have to take their meds or whatever they do to control it everyday or when needed, and deal with the pain and other medical problems that come with it. i know of a website that might help but im not sure so I'll give it to you anyway. www.ccfa.org
What are the chances of passing crohns to your offspring i am a female without Crohns but my boyfriend has crohns Can we have a heathly child?
Crohns disease has not yet been proven to be genetics. People develop Crohns with no family history or having any sort of digestive system issues. The belief that Crohns disease exists is because of today's medical advancement. Peoples immune systems are not as strong as they once were because of immunisation shots and such, this disease is on the UP and more and more people are being diagnosed. So it is hard to say what chances are of your offspring acquiring the disease.
What is one disease that affects the digestive system?
one disease of the digestive system is crohns disease! < !!!>
What is an immune system disease according to medical literature?
The definition of an immune system disease is a disease that causes over- or underactivity of the immune system. When the immune system is overactive, this is called an autoimmune disease.
What are the main causes for crohn's disease?
Doctors have had a difficult time identifying the main cause of crohn's disease. The three main factors that doctors have identified as the causes of crohns disease are environmental factors, genetics, and immune system problems.
Can chickenpox cause the immune system to progressively fail?
No, progressive failure of the immune system is not an effect of chickenpox. HIV infection is one communicable disease that causes progressive failure of the immune system.
Could prostrate cancer along with Crohns disease be fatal.?
Yes, but it will be the prostrate cancer that causes the fatality. Crohns by itself is rarely fatal but poor nutrition and treatment options for Crohns can weaken the immune system. This leaves patients with other underlying medical problems susceptible to those other problems.
Does Crohn's disease cause herpes?
It does not cause herpes however the compromised immune system renders the crohns patient susceptible to a variety of illnesses including herpes zoster (shingles).
How does the immune system fight of disease?
The Immune System
Which body system is affected by the autoimmune disorder known as Crohn's disease?
Crohns disease can affect the digestive system from mouth to anus.
System that fights disease?
Immune system
