Crohn's Disease
Crohn’s Disease is an inflammation of the digestive tract. People with Crohn’s disease usually develop swollen areas of the digestive system and also have deep sores or ulcers. Studies have shown that harmless bacteria in the intestines triggers symptoms of Crohn’s Disease. It hasn’t been discovered why this happens, though. Those with Jewish background are more likely to develop Crohn’s disease. It is less common in African American and Hispanic people. People between 13 and 35 are the most affected.
Abdominal pain, and diarrhea, sometimes with blood are main symptoms. The people with Crohn’s disease often go through pain because their bodies can’t properly break down the food. They also lose a lot of weight. The intestinal wall swells up, so food that was digested has a hard time getting through. A Fistula is the most dangerous result of having Crohn’s Disease. A Fistula is an ulcer that develops so deeply that it makes holes to other organs.
You can treat Crohn’s disease, but you will need to get tests done by a doctor first. Bloodwork, xrays, colonoscopies, and they need to test your stool. Its not a disease that is curable, but there are ways that you can treat it so that you are comfortable. Don’t smoke, exercise, and have a good diet are ways to ease symptoms. Antibiotics and biologics are drugs that you can take to ease symptoms. At some point, people may need surgery to either remove very damaged parts of their intestines, or even have abscesses drained. Easy ways to cope with Crohn’s are massages, acupuncture, and herbal vitamins.