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Flare ups are a worsening of Crohns symptoms after a period of remission. Most patients have times when the disease is not active. These remissions can last for days, weeks, months or even years. Remission does not mean you are cured, the disease is just not causing you problems. A flare up is when the disease rears its ugly head once again and you start to feel sick, bowel movements and pain start to increase. Many of us try to ride out these flare ups without seeking medical aid hoping that they will disappear as fast as they re-appeared but often end up on increased or new medication.
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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.
Does crohns disease disqualify you from being a fighter pilot?
This very much depends on your military doctor if you are already in the armed forces. Crohns disease can be in remission for years, but can flare at anytime. Depending on the severity of the flare up and when it happens it would not be a good idea to be in the cockpit of an aircraft at the time. You certainly would be grounded during such a flare as the medications used to control a Crohns attack can affect your performance both physically and mentally.
I am in the army band and was diagnosed with Crohns disease what are my odds of being medically retired?
It would depend on the severity of the disease and the number of flare ups you get. Once you are diagnosed, good response to drug treatments can ensure mild symptoms often allowing the patient years of continued employment.
Is Crohns Disease ever inactive?
i have had crohns disease for 16 years and it never goes away. it can remain fairly inactive for a while, but anything could trigger a flare up. best thing to do is to take meds and strict diet.
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.
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.
What are some of the digestive system?
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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.
Can people with crohns disease use chia seeds?
During a flare up, consuming seeds of any kind is a bad idea. Active Crohns disease causes the bowel to thicken and narrow and seeds that try to pass through the narrowed bowel can get stuck causing an obstruction.
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 percentage disability is Crohns?
It depends on the country you live in, your job and the severity of your disease. Your doctor (s) will assess the disease and make the decision as to how much work you are able to do , if any, during a flare up.
