Just another iHealthSpot WP02 site
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that attacks different areas of or even the entire digestive tract. The condition causes chronic inflammation, resulting in persistent abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss, among other distressing symptoms. Read on to learn about who is most likely to get Crohn’s disease and what…
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.3% of adults in the United States have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s disease is an IBD that causes your digestive tract to become irritated and inflamed. When any part of this pathway gets irritated and swollen, your body’s ability to break down food…
Approximately 700,000 individuals in the United States live with Crohn’s disease. It is still unknown what causes it, but researchers believe that it may be caused by an infection, that even after being cleared, triggers an immunological response. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the gut. It is currently not curable. The symptoms may…
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract. The major symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss, and even malnutrition from food malabsorption. While there is no cure for Crohn’s, treatments are available that can help reduce the symptoms. People who have Crohn’s…
