morefocus Crohns Disease http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles morefocus Information on Crohns Disease en-us support@morefocus.com support@morefocus.com PHP RSS Feed Generator Crohn's Disease Symptoms, Fistulas and Other Complications Symptoms of Crohn's disease vary, but can include diarrhea and stomach pain. Complications can be severe and include fistulas. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-crohns-disease/crohns-disease-symptoms.php 02/29/2008 14:02:38 PM Crohn's Disease: Natural and Alternative Treatments Crohn's disease natural and alternative treatments include biofeedback and lifestyle changes. Get tips on natural treatments for Crohn's disease. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/crohns-disease-treatment/natural-crohns-treatments.php 11/05/2007 10:55:40 AM Crohn's Disease: Questions to Ask Your Doctor Crohn's disease affects many. Learn the questions you should ask your doctor after a Crohn's diagnosis. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/crohns-disease-treatment/questions-to-ask.php 11/05/2007 10:09:34 AM What Causes Crohn's Disease and the Crohn's Diagnosis What causes Crohn's disease is not known. Heredity, environment and immune response may all be players. Diagnosis is difficult. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-crohns-disease/crohns-disease-causes.php 08/20/2007 15:55:21 PM Crohn's Disease Treatment Options Information on Crohn's disease treatment options, and methods of controlling symptoms and flare-ups. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-crohns-disease/crohns-disease-treatment.php 07/31/2007 09:23:33 AM Crohn's Disease is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Crohn's disease is a mysterious affliction that causes inflammation in the small intestines. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-crohns-disease/about-crohns-disease.php 07/12/2007 23:11:12 PM The Gastrointestinal Tract and Crohn's Disease Anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract can be affected by Crohn's disease. The most common areas are the small and large intestines. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-crohns-disease/crohns-disease-intestine-anatomy.php 07/12/2007 23:09:05 PM Crohn's Diet: One Step in Managing Disease Symptoms What foods comprise a Crohn's diet vary among individuals. The goal is to help control disease symptoms and support medication. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-crohns-disease/crohns-disease-diet.php 07/12/2007 23:09:05 PM Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Sulfasalazine, 5-ASA and Corticosteroids Discusses the pros and cons of anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat Crohn's disease inflammation, include side effects. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/crohns-disease-treatment/crohns-disease-treatment-inflammation.php 07/12/2007 23:09:05 PM Diarrhea Treatment for Crohn's Disease Treatment for chronic diarrhea in Crohn's disease employs medications such as diphenoxylate, loperamide (Imodium) and codeine. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/crohns-disease-treatment/crohns-disease-treatment-diarrhea.php 07/12/2007 23:09:05 PM Crohn's Antibiotics: Managing Bacterial Overgrowth Antibiotics don't treat Crohn's disease directly. Metronidazole (Flagyl), ampicillin, and ciprofloxacin prevent bacterial overgrowth and treat secondary infections. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/crohns-disease-treatment/crohns-disease-treatment-antibiotics.php 07/12/2007 23:09:05 PM Immune System Suppressants and Crohn's Disease Immune system suppressants such as azathioprine, 6MP, and methotrexate can reduce inflammation and provide pain relief from Crohn's disease. http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/crohns-disease-treatment/crohns-disease-treatment-immune-suppression.php 07/12/2007 23:09:05 PM Anti-TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) Drugs and Crohn's Explains how anti-TNF drugs block tumor necrosis factor-alpha to control inflammation. Discusses the pros and cons of infliximab (Remicade). http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/crohns-disease-treatment/crohns-disease-treatment-anti-tnf.php 07/12/2007 23:09:05 PM Bowel Resection and Other Surgery for Crohn's Disease Details surgical options for Crohn's, including bowel resection surgery. Medical terms such as ileostomy, colectomy, fistula, and stoma are explained http://www.crohnsdiseasefocus.com/articles/crohns-disease-treatment/crohns-disease-treatment-surgery.php 07/12/2007 23:09:05 PM