When is Crohn's disease fatal?

Answer 1

Crohn's Disease is not normally fatal, however complications from the disease could be fatal if not seen to.

These could be due to infection. Such as a perforated bowel if medical attention to it is not sought out quickly enough.

In Addition

Crohn's disease is complicated by a multitude of secondary conditions some of which can lead to morbidity. These can include but are not exclusive to:

Intestinal blockage (common)

Gastrointestinal bleeding (common)

Abdominal abscess

Abdominal fistula

Bacterial infection of the intestines

Peritonitis

Higher rates of intestinal cancer

Malabsorption (common)

Treatments often produce other problems (steroids)

Infection

Fractures

Bone loss (ostioporosis)

Arthritis

Kidney and gall stones

Liver disease

Answer 2

Crohn's disease is a lifelong illness. The severity of the disease can vary, and a patient can experience periods of time when the disease is not active and he or she is symptom free. However, the complications and risks of Crohn's disease tend to increase over time. Well over 60% of all patients with Crohn's disease will require surgery, and about half of these patients will require more than one operation over time. About 5-10% of all Crohn's patients will die of their disease, primarily due to massive infection.

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Answer 3

Not usually. With proper treatment Crohn's can be managed and patients can live reasonably productive, long lives.

Crohn's isn't fatal in and of itself, however medical complications CAUSED by the disease can be fatal. This disease is chronic, long lasting or recurrent.

Answer 4

Chron's disease can be fatal due to it's complications. These complications include thickened walls anywhere in the GI tract, fistulas, perianal disease, strictures, abscesses, perforation, anemia, and malabsorption of fat and fat soluble vitamins.

Answer 5

Yes. But don't panic. Complications from Crohns disease can cause death. Intestinal blockage and gastrointestinal bleeding are two very common complications. Secondary infections are also common reasons for mortality. The incidence of death from Crohns is actually low.

North American studies show most deaths followed surgery; others were because of amyloidosis, malnutrition, colorectal cancer after diagnosis, electrolyte disturbance or massive hemorrhage.

Answer 6

Crohn's Disease is not normally fatal, however complications from the disease could be fatal if not treated.

Complications could be due to infection. Such as a perforated bowel if medical attention to it is not sought quickly enough.

In Addition

Crohn's disease is complicated by a multitude of secondary conditions some of which can lead to morbidity. These can include but are not exclusive to:

Intestinal blockage (common)

Gastrointestinal bleeding (common)

Abdominal abscess

Abdominal fistula

Bacterial infection of the intestines

Peritonitis

Higher rates of intestinal cancer

Malabsorption (common)

Treatments often produce other problems (steroids)

Infection

Fractures

Bone loss (ostioporosis)

Arthritis

Kidney and gall stones

Liver disease