Inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's disease; Regional enteritis; Ileitis; Granulomatous ileocolitis; IBD- Crohn's disease
DIET AND NUTRITION
No specific diet has been shown to improve or worsen symptoms in Crohn's disease. Specific food problems may vary from person to person.
You should eat a well-balanced, healthy diet. It is important for you to get enough calories, protein, and essential nutrients from a variety of food groups.
Certain types...
Read moreLast month we talked about the surgical intervention in the treatment of UC. This time we will discuss how surgery can play a role in the... Read more »
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Crohns DiseaseCrohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases. All inflammatory bowel diseases cause chronic inflammation in... Read more »
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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 »
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SurgeryStrictureplastyThe chronic inflammation of Crohns disease can eventually cause scarring, which leads to narrowing in certain segments of the... Read more »
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There is no definitive diagnostic test for Crohns disease. A doctor will diagnose Crohns disease based on medical history and physical examination,... Read more »
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Crohns disease cannot be cured, but appropriate treatment can help suppress the inflammatory response and manage symptoms. A treatment plan for... Read more »