Crohns Fistula
According to drugmaker Abbott, Humira may heal Crohn's-related fistulas. Fistulas are tunnels that connect the intestines to other parts of the body, such as the skin or the bladder, and up to 43 percent of all Crohn's patients will experience these painful and embarrassing sores. But researchers say that over half of the study participants who took Humira experienced healing and improved quality of life in less than two years.
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Fistula
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another structure. Fistulas are usually the result ofinjury or... Read more »
Entero-enteral or enterocutaneous fistula
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A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening that allows the contents of the stomach or intestines to leak.If it leaks through to a part of the... Read more »
Crohn's Disease
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Risk Factors
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Complications in the IntestineIntestinal Blockage. Blockage or obstruction in the intestinal tract is a common complication of Crohns disease.... Read more »
Crohn's disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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