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Is crohns disease contageaus?
No, Crohn's disease is not contagious. Doctors believe Crohn's is caused by a genetic disposition to the disease.
Crohns disease and does it affect dogs?
Yes, dogs are diagnosed with this intestinal disease and are often treated with anti-inflammatory medications.
What are some of the digestive system?
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What happens when crohns has spread too far to operate?
Crohns disease treatment is not just managed by operations. There are many drugs that can be used to reduce symptoms. Surgical removal of the diseased areas are usually the last option used by doctors in the treatment of Crohns and when a part of the bowel is removed, less severely affected areas of the organ can still be treated with medicine. If a doctor has told you the disease has gone too far, find another doctor.
How many types of crohns disease are there?
There is only one type of Crohns disease. Crohns disease can manifest anywhere in the digestive tract but it is the same disease no matter where it appears.
Is bipolar linked with crohns disease?
is bipolar and crohns disease linked together
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 you get Crohn's disease?
There is no know cause of Crohns disease at this time. Research is ongoing as to the causes of Crohns disease.
What happens when Crohn's disease is left untreated?
Some of the complications of untreated Crohns disease are malnutrition and dehydration. Anemia from blood loss. Sepsis from infection. Complete blockage of the bowel. Crohns is a dangerous disease. Managable when treated but often ignored as recurring flu symptoms and diagnosed late.
Can crohn's disease be linked to drug abuse?
No. Drug abuse history has never been linked to Crohns disease. Children as young as 3 can develop Crohns disease. Crohns is not something you have done to yourself.
What does cdai refer to with Crohns disease?
The Crohns Disease Activity Index is a questionnaire used in research to help measure how the disease is affecting the patient.
Would you be discharged from the british army if diagnosed with crohns disease?
Because of the nature of Crohns disease it may stay in remission long enough to serve out your hitch but don't count on it. Crohns can flare up anytime and stress is a big factor. Army doctors will have access to the latest meds used to control the symptoms but it is not curable. You will want to know where every latrine is during a flare up and it will disrupt your daily routines at the most inappropriate times. Check out the link for a US Army Staff Sargent with Crohns.
