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How often is bariatric surgery for Crohns patients needed?
The best I can tell you is that bariatric programs with a large number of patients and with long-term follow-up may be able to offer statistics of patient numbers with Crohns. I am aware that a study was planned in 2006 but I have not been able to find the results. Bariatric surgery for Crohns patients would likely be low since active Crohns disease causes rapid weight loss and nutritional deficiencies. Doctors often recommend that patients with severe Crohns beef up a little as a hedge against the next crisis. Morbidly obese Crohns patients are not common.
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.
Will crohns disease be auto decline for health insurance?
In most cases yes. Crohns disease patients find it very difficult to get standard and affordable health/life insurance. Premiums for diagnosed patients when available tend to be very high.
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.
Can Crohns Disease turn to Cancer?
Yes. Some studies have shown as much as a five times increased risk in the development of intestinal cancer in patients with Crohns disease as compared to the general population. This should not make you panic however. More than 90% of IBD patients never develop cancers and because of the increased testing done on bowel disease patients those who do develop cancers are almost always caught early and survival rates are better than those who are not diagnosed as early.
What are some crohns disease diet recipes?
The following link is an excellent resource for accommodating the diet of Crohns' Disease patients. They provide frequently updated recipes, a blog and a list of books for further reading. http://www.scdrecipe.com/
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.
Did Dennis Kucinich suffer from Crohn's disease and cure it by eating vegan?
No, sorry. No one is cured no matter what you read. Crohns has no cure. Crohns patients have remissions and these can last for years but once you are diagnosed with Crohns disease you have it forever. A simple blood test can be done on even a patient in full remission and will always show up positive for Crohns. If it were that simple all of us who suffer from Crohns would gladly eat Vegan, it would be a great alternative to not eating at all during a flare up.
Can you die from crohn?
Yes, crohns left untreated and unmanaged can cause you to die. Mortality rates for crohns patients is under 5% when managed and treated. Much higher when not. Secondary infection, is a major cause for deaths, notably post operative and from suppressed immune systems.
Why is it harder to absorb the nutrients in a banana when you have crohns disease?
It's not just banana's Crohns patients have trouble with. Crohns patients often have a hard time absorbing many nutrients. Up to 40 percent of people with Crohns do not absorb carbohydrates properly. They may experience bloating, gas, and diarrhea as well as a loss in other important nutrients. As for Banana's, bananas have been found to be beneficial to Crohns sufferers because of the high vitamins and minerals, not to mention being low density texture wise. Your digestive system may have trouble absorbing what you need so the newest theory in dietary rules indicate you should load up on the best available. Banana's are one fruit Crohns dietitian specialists now suggest eating. Bananas also help neutralize stomach acids, and are used as a preventative against ulcers, something crucial for those with Crohns, as it may help minimize future flare ups. A banana per day can help achieve a goal of Crohns nutrition management, which is running to the bathroom less.
Is homemade spaghetti sauce with meat okay to eat after 8 days?
Well it dipends what you store it in, and where you store it.
Is spaghetti and meatballs okay for first time dinner guests?
yes, it is because its appropriate and delicious! yum!
