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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 colitis and proctitis the same?
No, colitis is an inflammation in the large intestine and proctitis is an infection in the actual rectum. Basically, colitis is inflammation up higher and proctitis is inflammation down lower.
What is frequency of births with crohns disease?
The fertility rates for women with Crohns disease are not much different from those without Crohns. Women with Crohn's disease should also be aware that pregnancy often results in normal gestation and that children are not more likely to have the disease just because mom has it. If a woman with Crohns is in remission at the time of conception, she has no greater risk for a disease flare than a woman who is not pregnant. A woman with active disease at the time of conception has a one-third chance of going into remission, a one-third chance of staying at the same disease activity level, and a one-third chance of getting worse during pregnancy. There is no evidence to suggest that inactive Crohn's disease has any effect on either female or male fertility, or on a woman's ability to carry a pregnancy to term and have a vaginal delivery.
Is Australian Crohns Disease caused at birth or from the environment?
It is still unknown what causes Crohn's disease. This is what is known or suspected. Inherited predisposition has long been suspected and families with a history of Crohn's often produce children with higher risk of developing the disease. Environmental triggers also are being studied with no definitive results. Hyper activation of the immune system appears to be an important clue but testing and research is ongoing. Most recently a gene called NOD2 has been identified as having an association with Crohns. Crohn's disease is not however confined to an individual country, a Canadian or American with crohns disease is diagnosed the same as an Australian. Dropping the country specific designation will help your search for information.
How many chrosomes are in crohn's disease?
23 pairs of chromosomes, just the same as all humans. Chromosome 16 has been a target of study by Crohns disease researchers lately and Chromosome 16 probably contains between 850 and 1,200 genes.
Who is crohn's disease named after?
The symptoms of Crohns disease have been documented since 850 AD. Between 1920 and 1930 an increasing number of patients complaining of abdominal cramping, diarrhea, fever and weight loss that turned out not to be appendicitis was noted. Upon further investigation, Dr's Berg, Oppenheimer and Ginsberg studied 12 patients showing these same symptoms and in 1930 Dr. Burill Crohn published a paper in collaboration with the others including Dr. Paul Klemperer on a medical condition they call "Terminal Ileitis". This condition was later to be renamed Crohns Disease.
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.
What does the Diagnosis terminal ileitis to rule out Crohns disease means?
Ileitis is inflammation of the ileum, which is a small portion of the small intestine. Crohn's disease is a type of disease that can also effect the ileum. Terminal ileitis: a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine involving only the end of the small intestine or TERMINAL ILEUM. Crohn's disease affects primarily the small and large intestines but which can occur anywhere in the digestive system between the mouth and the anus. The diagnosis was thought to be the same however it is now known to be separate and would be treated differently.
What are Diet Options for Ulcerative Colitis?
Since eating certain foods and beverages can worsen the cramping, diarrhea and stomach pain that is associated with ulcerative colitis, it is important to know which foods will trigger symptoms so that they can be avoided. Diets for ulcerative colitis will not be the same for everyone, since not everyone will have the same reaction to a specific food. In general, an ulcerative colitis diet plan consists of whole grains, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates and protein. Lean meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, poultry and cereals can also be a part of diets for ulcerative colitis. If a person is aware that they are lactose intolerant, dairy intake should be limited. Meals that are smaller and more frequent are also well tolerated by people who have ulcerative colitis.
You have auto immune hepatitis and Crohns disease can you drink alcohol?
NO. It would not be advisable. Any form of liver inflammation is called Hepatitis. This inflammation can be caused by drugs, viruses, fatty tissue, heredity or bacteria. Prior alcohol abuse and binge drinking is another of the causes. Auto immune Hepatitis is very similar to Lupus Erythematosus and can severely damage the liver. Auto immune hepatitis results from the bodies own antibody defenses actively attacking the liver. Alcohol would work that already damaged liver unnecessarily. Crohns disease works in much the same way, it is suspected. While a cause is yet unknown, what is known is that Crohns Disease is an inflammation of the digestive tract and can affect other organs. Consumption of alcohol often exacerbates symptoms in the already sensitive bowel by forcing that liver to produce excess bile and releasing it into the bowel. Like putting acid on a wound.
Is a disease and infection the same?
Tinea is a fungal infection or a disease
What disease has the same symptoms as Lou gehrig's disease?
leukemia
