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Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis have similar symptoms, but are different in the manner in which they affect the digestive tract. Each disease also has different treatments. With colitis only the large intestine (colon) and rectum are inflamed. With Crohns, any part of the digestive system can be affected
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe inflammation of Crohn's disease affects all the layers of the intestinal wall, while ulcerative colitis affects only the lining of the intestine.
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Is there an ulcerative colitis diet that can help to reduce the symptoms of the disorder?
Ulcerative colitis can be a horrible disease to have, but there are things that you can eat to help the situation. www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/���ulcerative-colitis/���creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan
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.
What is the difference between Chrons and Crohns disease?
Chrons is a common misspelling of Crohn's.
What is a support agency that helps crohn's disease?
There are so many support groups and most are specific to both countries and regions within those countries. I will give you a list to start. All of these are available on the web and can give you more information specific to where you live. Please refer to the "related links" below for more information.The Crohns &Colitis Foundation of CanadaThe Crohns and Colitis Foundation of AmericaThe National association for Colitis & Crohns disease UKCrohns & Colitis Support Group New ZealandIBD Group Australia
What is the Ulcerative Colutis diet?
I think the best place to get information online would be http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan.
What are some factors of a colitis diet?
There are several sites that have information about colitis and diets for colitis. Here are two websites that might be able to help you: http://colitis.emedtv.com/ulcerative-colitis/ulcerative-colitis-diet.html AND http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan
If medication for ulcertive colitis or Crohns disease is not taken can the disease get worse?
Absolutely yes it can. Left untreated Crohns can be life threatening. Even when diagnosed and under a physicians care, a severe flare up can become uncontrollable and require hospitalization.
What are some diets for colitis?
Living with colitis can be difficult, but adding or eliminating some foods from your diet can be helpful. Learn about diets for colitis here: http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan and here: http://www.ccfa.org/info/diet
Is there a site that helps plan a healthy diet for colitis patients?
Yes, there are a number of resources online that provide information about a colitis diet. You can try the Mayo Clinic or WebMD for starters. http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan
Where online can I find a good colitis diet?
There are many plans out there designed to help those with colitis. WebMD offers an in-depth look at what one's diet should comprise of at their website URL: http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan.
Where can I find more information on crohns disease diet?
With colitis, there are foods that you shouldn't eat and foods that you should eat. Some foods you should eat are fatty greasy or fried foods and sauces (butter, margarine, and heavy cream), and also limit the dairy you consume.
What are some of the digestive system?
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