Everyone experiences a stomachache from time to time, especially as a reaction to certain foods. Imagine, however, that such aches and discomforts were a part of everyday life? What if digesting food became a painful process? Those who suffer from Crohn's disease must endure such pain in addition to diarrhea, weight loss, fever, and rectal bleeding so severe that it may even lead to anemia. No one really... Read more >
Crohn's disease causes severe inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It most often affects the small intestine, but can strike any area of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus. In addition to the pain caused by intestinal inflammation, Crohn's disease can cause diarrhea, stomach ulcers, malnutrition and other complications such as anemia. Unfortunately, a cure for Crohn's is not currently... Read more >
Even though Crohn's medication reduces inflammation and abdominal pain, many people still require medication to control diarrhea and cramping. Medications for treatment of chronic diarrhea come in both prescription and over-the-counter varieties, either as tablets or rectal suppositories. Chronic diarrhea carries with it the possibility of dehydration. Severe dehydration may require hospitalization for... Read more >
Although a faulty immune system is often blamed for the disease, studies of the role antibiotics play in treating Crohn's are starting to suggest that the immune system may be doing exactly what it's supposed to do: fighting infection. Research has shown the presence of a bacterium called Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis, or M-para, in the intestines of people with Crohn's. Using antibiotics that... Read more >
A formal Crohn's diet doesn't exist per se. Foods that aggravate symptoms in one person may have no effect on another. Learning which foods can or cannot be incorporated into a person's diet takes time and is a matter of trial and error. A dietician can help develop a Crohn's diet that is customized to help keep inflammation to a minimum. Keeping a food diary will help determine, over time, which foods provoke and... Read more >
Anti-TNF drugs target a substance in the bloodstream known as TNF-alpha (TNF is short for tumor necrosis factor). Overproduction of TNF-alpha has been linked to several inflammatory diseases, including Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Anti-TNF drugs block tumor necrosis factor-alpha activity by binding it to cell membranes and blood cells. Infliximab: The First Anti-TNF Drug Approved for... Read more >
Crohn's disease is a chronic digestive-tract disorder that causes inflammation, diarrhea and intense pain. Symptoms of Crohn's disease can develop anywhere in the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. The small intestine is most often affected. Up to 80 percent of people with Crohn's disease require surgery to treat disease complications, which include intestinal blockages and bleeding. Causes of Crohn's... Read more >
If you or a loved one has received a Crohn's diagnosis or if you think you may have Crohn's disease, you likely have many questions. In order to learn as much about the condition as possible, you'll need to effectively communicate with your physicians. To get the most out of your appointment with your Crohn's doctor, it might help to bring a list of questions with you to your next appointment. Preparing for... Read more >
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