Chrons Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
Crohn's disease is a long-term (chronic) condition in which inflammation causes injury to the intestines. It typically begins in young adulthood, most often between ages 15 and 40.
No one knows for sure what triggers the initial intestinal inflammation at the start of Crohn's disease. Many experts think that a virus or a bacterial infection might start the process by activating the immune system, and that the body's immune system stays active and creates inflammation in the...
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Study: 2 drugs better than 1 for Crohn's disease
An international team of researchers has found that Crohn's disease patients who are given both Remicade and Azasan are more likely to have the... Read more »
Clinical trial: Cimzia for Crohn's disease
This Phase III clinical trial will evaluate the effectiveness of Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol) in patients who have moderate to severe Crohn's disease.... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
About 1 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and about half of these patients have Crohn's disease. There are several risk... Read more »
10 things to know about Inflammatory Bowel Disease
According to Amber Tresca at About.com, there are 10 important facts every Crohn's and colitis patient should know. Tresca's list includes details on... Read more »
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