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Crohn's disease is also known as a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) along with Ulcerative colitis. Crohn's usually affects the intestines, but can occur anywhere in the digestive tract.

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it may be classified as an imflammatory bowel disease (IBD), just usually just crohns

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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 there another word for Crohns disease?

You may be looking for the term Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD IBD is the blanket term for all diseases of the bowel such as Crohns and ulcerative colitis.


Is bipolar linked with crohns disease?

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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.


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.


What disease or condition can lead to DUB?

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Why do blacks get crohns isn't that a Jewish disease?

No. Crohns is not a Jewish disease, Crohns makes no distinction between race, religion, age or gender. There are studies that show some slightly higher risk factors but there is no conclusive evidence placing any one individual more at risk than another.


What is included in the crohns diet?

The Crohns diet is a low residue diet. More information aboyt this diet is available at: www.webmd.com/...crohns.../crohns.../creating-a-crohns-disease-die...


Does Adam Lambert have Crohns disease?

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How can crohns disease be prevented?

Because Crohns disease has not been fully researched as to the causes, it cannot be prevented. Once diagnosed, the disease can be managed but never cured.