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Crohn's disease can affect the small and large intestine as well as other organs in the digestive tract. The doctors will tell you after the diagnosis "from mouth to anus and everything in between" Unlike ulcerative colitis, which only affects the inner layer of the bowel, Crohn's disease commonly involves all layers of the intestinal wall.
One thing that causes complications to other internal organs are Fistulas which can connect between two separate organs. Fistulas may connect the intestine and bladder or the intestine and the skin surface, especially around the anus. Although fistulas from the small intestine are common, wide-open holes (perforations) are rare but happen. Occasionally a fistula forms an abscess, or collection of pus, near the intestine and close to another organ. This is a pocket of infection that requires drainage either through a catheter inserted by a radiologist or a special drain that is surgically inserted. The areas around the anus and rectum are often involved in this fashion. In addition to fistulas, cracks or fissures may also develop in the lining of the mucus membrane of the anus.
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What organs are infected by hiv?
Only humans can get the disease.
How many types of crohns disease are there?
There is only one type of Crohns disease. Crohns disease can manifest anywhere in the digestive tract but it is the same disease no matter where it appears.
Is bipolar linked with crohns disease?
is bipolar and crohns disease linked together
Can you get Crohn's disease?
There is no know cause of Crohns disease at this time. Research is ongoing as to the causes of Crohns disease.
Can crohn's disease be linked to drug abuse?
No. Drug abuse history has never been linked to Crohns disease. Children as young as 3 can develop Crohns disease. Crohns is not something you have done to yourself.
What does cdai refer to with Crohns disease?
The Crohns Disease Activity Index is a questionnaire used in research to help measure how the disease is affecting the patient.
What disease or condition can lead to DUB?
Crohns disease
Does Adam Lambert have Crohns disease?
No.
How can crohns disease be prevented?
Because Crohns disease has not been fully researched as to the causes, it cannot be prevented. Once diagnosed, the disease can be managed but never cured.
What disease causes you to poop yourself to death?
Crohns disease can do that.
Can a person have esophageal spasms first then later on get Crohns disease?
Crohns symptoms can occur from mouth to anus. It is likely the original esophageal spasms were symptoms of Crohns disease that were undiagnosed until later.
