How does someone get crohn's disease?

Answer 1

They really don't know. Browsing the internet will get you hundreds of definitive answers but the truth is, if they knew, they could develop a cure and they can't do that yet.

It used to be thought Crohns was stress related but since many patients are just babies with no stress, they kept searching. Genetics, environmental triggers, virus, bacterial. There are theories about Crohn's disease that suggest it is caused by infections or that there is a specific organism triggers most patients' disease. However, it is believed that while infections may trigger the onset it is likely much more complicated than that. No one has the answer yet.

Answer 2

Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea (with or without blood), Yellow, mucus bubbles is stool Vomiting, low grade fever, loss of appetite, rapid weight loss, fatigue. Other signs to note would be, pain and inflammation in your joints, mouth sores or small fissures (little tears or cuts right at the anus that cause bleeding and pain, especially when you're going to the toilet).

Answer 3

Since the cause of Crohns disease is unknown at this time there is no prevention. Ongoing studies suggest an abnormal immune response in the intestinal tract, triggered by unknown environmental factors, in persons at risk for the disease due to their genetic makeup. There is no clear evidence that anything in the diet is involved in causing Crohn's disease.

Answer 4

crohns is hard to live with you have to make sure you stay on top of it as you go on your daily life you have to take your table's on time some times you can be on 2 tables a day and some other days you can be on 11 - 16 and so on some. Children have the chance to go on a diet of some drinks called moulion ibd or steroid's

Answer 5

Crohn's currently has no cure - there are some medications or surgery that may help control the discomforts.

Answer 6

They are still looking for an answer to this question. The cause (s) of Crohns are still unknown as is a cure.

Answer 7

Your doctor will help you understand if it is Crohns disease after some tests such as a colonoscopy.

Answer 8

Chrohn's disease is a hereditary condition - you cannot 'catch' it from a sufferer !