Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease – Crohn’s disease is an ongoing disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, also referred to as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Crohn’s disease can affect any area of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus, but it most commonly affects the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
The swelling extends deep into the lining of the affected organ. The swelling can cause pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea. Crohn’s Disease affects both women and men. However, for women, it often leads to many health complications, which are mainly related to the reproductive system such as infertility and also pregnancy complications.
Crohn’s disease symptoms
The most common symptoms of Crohn’s disease are abdominal pain, often in the lower right area, and diarrhea. Rectal bleeding, weight loss, arthritis, skin problems, and fever may also occur. Bleeding may be serious and persistent, leading to anemia. Children with Crohn’s disease may suffer delayed development and stunted growth. The range and severity of symptoms varies.
Crohn’s disease Treatment
There is no proper known medical cure for crohn’s disease. You can reduce the signs and symptoms of this disease by therapies. Doctors will prescribe anti inflammatory medications in order to cure this disease.
The anti inflammatory drugs used for treatment of crohns disease are salicylate preparations (these drugs will be related to aspirin) and steroids (such as gluco-corticosteroid type). In some severe cases the drugs which suppress the immune system will be used or surgery will be done to remove the infected part of the bowel.
So, if you take high fiber and low sugar in your food then the chances of getting crohn’s disease can be reduced.
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