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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.
Will Crohns disease cause the uvula and other areas of the throat to swell?
Crohns disease can cause symptoms anywhere in the digestive tract, from mouth to anus. It is unlikely Crohns disease would be the first suspect for a swollen uvula or sore throat but eventually, after eliminating the usual suspected causes, a test for Crohns could verify that diagnosis.
Can improper cleaning of lettuce cause crohn's disease?
No. It is very unlikely that unrinsed lettuce would cause Crohns disease. Medical experts have been searching for the cause of this disease for years. Unrinsed produce may cause diarrhea and cramping from e-coli or other food borne bacteria but you will not get Crohns disease from it.
What is the cause of Crohns disease?
The causes of Crohns are unknown, much more research needs to be done. If researchers could find a cause then a cure would quickly follow. Right now there is neither a cause nor a cure identified.
Can nausea be a symptom of crohns disease?
Most certainly. Crohns while active can cause nausea as can some of the medications used to treat the disease. There are however many remedies to control the nausea.
What are the main causes for crohn's disease?
Doctors have had a difficult time identifying the main cause of crohn's disease. The three main factors that doctors have identified as the causes of crohns disease are environmental factors, genetics, and immune system problems.
Can Crohns disease make you infertile?
crohn's disease will not directly cause you to be infertile but some medicines that can be used to treat crohn's can cause infertility
Is there a vaccination for crohns disease?
No. A cause for Crohns has yet to be discovered and until then, a cure or preventative medicine will not be available. For now, the best medical science can do is treat the symptoms.
Is it bad to eat seeds and such when you have crohns disease?
If you have crohn's disease it is best to avoid anything that could scratch your intestines especially if you have chronic pain or are prone to flares. Nuts, seeds, popcorn, and anything fibrous could cause problems.
How does someone get Crohn's disease?
They are still looking for an answer to this question. The cause (s) of Crohns are still unknown as is a cure.
Are researchers close to a cure for Crohn's disease if not how they trying to get to a cure?
Great strides are being made in research. Finding the cause for Crohns must come first. With a source of the disease established, a cure will then be easier to find. Crohns is certainly not a "glamorous" disease. Funding for research is difficult to gather. Most folks don't want to discuss bowel problems. Most patients are not even comfortable with general conversation on the subject.
Can crohn's disease resemble arsenic poisoning?
Can crohn's disease resemble arsenic poisoning?
