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It causes abdominal pain, diarrhea with or without blood in the stools , vomiting, or weight loss, outside the gastrointestinal tract it can cause problems such as skin rashes, Arthritis, inflammation of the eye, tiredness, and lack of concentration. It causes inflammation of the small intestine, Ileum (that is why it is sometimes called as Regional Ileitis) and also can affect large intestine, mostly Colon. Due to inflammation there is rapidity of stools (diarrhea) which is characteristic of this disease process. There is no known medicinal or surgical treatment available for this disease but the patients can get relief for prolonged periods of time with the help of medication and diet change plans.
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What are some of the digestive system?
crohns disease crohns disease
What is one disease that affects the digestive system?
one disease of the digestive system is crohns disease! < !!!>
Which body system is affected by the autoimmune disorder known as Crohn's disease?
Crohns disease can affect the digestive system from mouth to anus.
What are the two major diseases of the digestive system?
iritable bowel syndrome and crohns disease
What is the difference between colitis and crohns disease?
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis have similar symptoms, but are different in the manner in which they affect the digestive tract. Each disease also has different treatments. With colitis only the large intestine (colon) and rectum are inflamed. With Crohns, any part of the digestive system can be affected
What body system does crohn's attack?
Mainly the digestive system is affected by Crohns disease. However most body systems can be effected including the reproductive system, the circulatory system, the nervous system and the skeletal system.
What is one disease that can affect the digestive system?
Cancer. If it kills you, your digestive system no longer works, does it?
What is the average height of a person with crohn's disease?
As reported by the world health organization Average height of a North American Male (with or without Crohns) 5 foot 9 inches Average height of a North American Female (with or without Crohns) 5 foot 4 inches These statistics do not change because of Crohns disease, Crohns disease is an ailment of the digestive system.
What are some digestive system diseases?
Lets see: Celiac, Ulcers, Cancer, Gastritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrom, Crohns Disease.
Are Crohns disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the muscular system?
Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disease, but it effects the digestive system (although it may have some secondary impact on the muscular system, due to lower rates of vitamin/mineral absorbtion from food).
What are the chances of passing crohns to your offspring i am a female without Crohns but my boyfriend has crohns Can we have a heathly child?
Crohns disease has not yet been proven to be genetics. People develop Crohns with no family history or having any sort of digestive system issues. The belief that Crohns disease exists is because of today's medical advancement. Peoples immune systems are not as strong as they once were because of immunisation shots and such, this disease is on the UP and more and more people are being diagnosed. So it is hard to say what chances are of your offspring acquiring the disease.
What is a disorder for the digestive system?
If you could be a little more specific, that would be great. There are a lot of disorders of the digestive system such as crohns disease, celiac, irritable bowel syndrome, dumping syndrome, cancers.....and the list can continue on....
