Azathioprine Crohn’s
- Crohn's Disease
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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Prevention
There is no way to prevent Crohn's disease, but you can keep the condition from taking a heavy toll on your body by maintaining a well-balanced, nutritious diet. By storing up vitamins and nutrients between episodes or flare-ups, you can decrease complications from poor nutrition, such as weight loss or anemia. Your doctor will monitor your blood for complications of poor nutrient absorption.
Crohn's disease can cause a higher risk of colon cancer, particularly if it affects a large...
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From Our Experts
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 »
Scholarships for Those Living with Crohn's Disease
If you or a loved one is living with Crohn's Disease, you may be eligible to receive an academic scholarship. UCB, a world-wide... Read more »
Crohn's and Caffeine
Caffeine has helped many of us stay up late to study or get ready for work early in the morning. In fact, upwards of about 90 percent of... Read more »
From Our Sources
Drug Combo Most Effective Against Crohn's Disease: Study
Scientists say treatment with two medications that help control the immune system--Imuran (azathioprine) and Remicade (infliximab)--is the most... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAbraham C, Cho JH. Inflammatory bowel disease. N Engl J Med. 2009 Nov 19;361(21):2066-78.Akobeng AK. Crohn's disease: current treatment... Read more »
Crohn's Disease
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christian D. Stone, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St.... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Crohns disease cannot be cured, but appropriate treatment can help suppress the inflammatory response and manage symptoms. A treatment plan for... 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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