Crohn's Disease And Back Pain
- 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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Can Bacterial Infections be Confused for Crohn's Disease?
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Do I Have Crohn's Disease?
I am a 23 year old female and I have been having abdominal pain and intermittent diarrhea for 3 years. I've undergone colonoscopy, upper... Read more »
Alcohol Consumption and Crohn's Disease
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Stress May Worsen Crohn's Disease Symptoms
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From Our Sources
Natural Healing for Crohn's Disease
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Crohn's Disease: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The two major inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, share certain characteristics:Symptoms usually appear in young... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs)Aminosalicylates contain the compound 5-aminosalicylic acid, or 5-ASA, which helps reduce inflammation. These drugs are used... Read more »
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