As of now, there is much uncertainty as to the cause of Crohn's disease. The leading theory is that it is probably genetic, yet some environmental trigger has set it off. The "environmental trigger" is very vague. It's possible it could be bacteria, stress, or anything else.

It can if your stomach and upper intestines are actively involved.

Vomiting blood at any time is serious and medical assistance is immediately required. Some of the medications used to treat a Crohn's flare can irritate the lining of the stomach causing bloody vomit.

Because every patient has dietary "triggers" that can exacerbate symptoms, doctors like to "start from scratch" when treating symptoms. Putting you on a bland diet can seem cruel at first but it is not forever. A bland diet means nothing spicy, everything easy to digest, low residue. Everything you eat should be non irritating to the digestion.

Avoiding the following foods will be part of this but some of them can be added slowly later to see how you react.

Alcohol, caffeine, spices, tannin (tea), raw fruit, raw veggies, onions, peppers, cabbage, broccoli, sausage, lunch meats, fried foods. This list is not complete but will give you an idea. Check with a dietitian for an in depth listing.

No, Crohns is not caused by Diabetes. A study in 2007 suggested a link between the two because both are autoimmune diseases but geneticists who found the gene linking Crohns and type 1 diabetes found it to be insignificant. The overall increase in risk of disease conferred by the various genetic risk factors was between 1.2 and 1.5 times, suggesting routine testing is not worthwhile.

Yes, but every Crohn's patient has different tolerances for different foods. Rice milk is easily digested. That being the case if you find you cannot tolerate or react to the ingestion of rice milk then seek a product that is similar like soya milk. Start with small portions and allow complete digestion before using regularly. Personally, after following many "special" diets such as Vegan/Macrobiotic and many others there were always some products that should have been safe but caused problems. The trick is to find what works for you.

Getting a diagnosis for crohn's disease is a process. Probably the first thing they will have you do is provide a stool sample (poop in a cup). This test will be able to detect things such as if your colon is over or under producing certain bacteria. This will not diagnose crohn's disease but it will narrow the search for what may be the cause of such problems. The next test they will perform is a colonoscopy and upper appendectomy. for this procedure they will have to look in side you with a very small camera to look for things like inflammation and ulcers. Generally, after this test doctors are able to make a diagnosis for either crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, which are both inflammatory bowel diseases. However, in order to see the full extent of where each patient's crohn's disease is located the must do one final test. This test involves drinking barium, which is a very heavy substance that sticks to the inside of your digestive tract when consumed. You will then lie on an xray table and they wil be able to see inflammation in any of the areas that the colonoscopy couldn not reach

Crohn's Disease occurs anywhere along the digestive tract, occurs in patches, and pain generally occurs in the lower right abdomen. Ulcerative Colitis occurs typically only occurs in one affected area, inflammation occurs throughout the affected area, and pain is in the lower left abdomen.

Yes, Crohn's disease does cause diarrhea. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory disease of the intestines that leads to diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, vomiting, and malnutrition. In more severe cases, it can cause intestinal blockages, fistulas, and abscesses. Inflammation of other areas of the body can happen with Crohn's disease, such as joints, skin, or eyes. Treatment is possible through diet, surgery, and medications. Please always remember to consult a medical professional for personal medical advice.

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

The pizza would have to specifically be "gluten free" otherwise all pizza has gluten. Anything containing wheat, rye, or barley ingredients in any amount should not be consumed by someone with celiac. Even a trace amount can cause damage to the small intestines.

The best tips for managing any health condition will come from one's own medical doctor, as he or she is familiar with your individual circumstances and can tailor advice to your individual needs. Failing this, some excellent advice is available on the websites for WebMD and the Mayo Clinic as well as CCFA.

Crohn's disease is also known as a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) along with Ulcerative colitis. Crohn's usually affects the intestines, but can occur anywhere in the digestive tract.

You will have to do many of them over the course of your life with Crohns Disease.

While a colon cleanse may not irritate the disease, although it could, it might be best to consult with your Doctor first. When the disease is active I would think your system would be active enough. Such as like smoking a cigarette when you already have a cough. You may not need it with this condition because people who have it have constant diarrhea anyway and ulcers along the lining of the colon etc.. It would most likely irritate the condition further. They likely just have an inflammatory bowel disease that is chronic and I'm sure any sludge that would be up in the colon has long been pushed out by the constant diarrhea.

A bad diet in general is cause for a flare-up. Alcohol is on the list of no-nos for Crohnies, so I would refrain.

Having put up with 18 years of Crohn's I have not found that alcohol worsens [ in moderation] matters. Obviously, this a personal view and there may well be those who have a different experience. Without the odd drink and the maintenance of a sense of humour life would not be worth living!

Mervs

inflammation of the liver, gallbladder, and/or the channels (ducts) that carry bile between and within the liver, gallbladder, and intestine

Creatine is an amino acid that helps keep muscles supplied with energy. Creatine supplements are often used by athletes to help build muscle mass and improve performance.

While there have been no major studies involving the use of creatine by crohn's sufferers it again must remain up to the individual to ascertain whether the ingestion of this supplement causes flare up of symptoms.

Please talk with your bowel care team who can develope an appropriate clinical trial.

Start small, if it bothers you,stop taking it.

Crohn's disease can affect the small and large intestine as well as other organs in the digestive tract. The doctors will tell you after the diagnosis "from mouth to anus and everything in between" Unlike ulcerative colitis, which only affects the inner layer of the bowel, Crohn's disease commonly involves all layers of the intestinal wall.

One thing that causes complications to other internal organs are Fistulas which can connect between two separate organs. Fistulas may connect the intestine and bladder or the intestine and the skin surface, especially around the anus. Although fistulas from the small intestine are common, wide-open holes (perforations) are rare but happen. Occasionally a fistula forms an abscess, or collection of pus, near the intestine and close to another organ. This is a pocket of infection that requires drainage either through a catheter inserted by a radiologist or a special drain that is surgically inserted. The areas around the anus and rectum are often involved in this fashion. In addition to fistulas, cracks or fissures may also develop in the lining of the mucus membrane of the anus.

Yes, crohns left untreated and unmanaged can cause you to die. Mortality rates for crohns patients is under 5% when managed and treated. Much higher when not.

Secondary infection, is a major cause for deaths, notably post operative and from suppressed immune systems.

Yes , Crohns patients can have children. Of course it is depending of what medications you are taking for the Crohn's, some medicines used to control the disease can effect the baby if you get pregnant while taking them.