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Do You Know What Crohns Disease Is?
There are many times when Crohn’s disease is mistaken for other conditions, and this is because the symptoms tend to mimic other common types of less severe irritable bowel disorders.
There are many people who suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), but sometimes people are misdiagnosed with IBS when they really have Crohn’s. They don’t know until things get worse and there seems to be no end in sight to the troublesome symptoms.
Crohn’s disease can be genetic, but the underlying cause has not been established, and neither has a cure been found. You can manage the symptoms, but that is about the best you can do at this time.
Crohn’s disease is inflammation along the intestinal tract. Some of the common symptoms of Crohn’s are vomiting, cramping, diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, bleeding from the rectum, and weight loss. There can also be other related problems like psoriasis or problems with other systems of the body.
There are times when this chronic condition can go into remission, and a person with Crohn’s can feel really good during these times. However, remission generally doesn’t last, and a patient can expect to have flare ups. Some of these have the potential to be very serious in nature.
Medications can often be used to help with the inflammation that comes with Crohn’s. However, medication will not cure Crohn’s, but it can lessen many of the symptoms. If blockage of the intestines occurs, or bleeding from the rectum begins, there may be a need for surgery. In some cases, the rectum and the colon must be removed, but doctors will do all they can to avoid this.
There are other methods that can help manage the symptoms of Crohn’s. There are advocates of following special crohn’s diets such as the Specific Carb Diet. This can help relieve the symptoms caused by foods. This means a patient must give up a lot of different foods, but they may find it to be worth it if it works. You can read more about Crohn’s disease and diet here: http://natural-crohns-disease-relief.com/blog/2007/12/13/whats-the-best-crohns-diet/
Some like to turn to herbal remedies, and different types of stress relief. Though stress is not a cause, it can make symptoms flare up in some patients. Others like to try acupuncture through the traditional means of needles, or by a chiropractor using pressure on specific points on the body.
One of the most crucial things a person with Crohn’s has to know is that they need to follow what their doctor says. It is very important that patient and doctor have an open relationship so that a good course of treatment can be found.
Crohn’s disease is a challenging condition, and no two people will have the same outcome, and the same symptoms. Treatment will be different for everyone, and how each person feels each day will vary. Many patients can have long periods of remission, and many learn to control the impacts of the disease, and can have a great quality of life. It may take some time, but it is possible.
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December 31st, 2007 at 5:44 am
I was diagnosed with crohn’s disease in Jan. 2007, they were unable to get mine under control so I had surgery June 18th. They removed 12 in. of my small intestines and 6in. of my colon. I hear and read where people with crohns disease most always have diahrea, have you ever heard of anyone with crohns batteling constipation? I do and one thing the doctor told me is not to get constipated, because you are passing a hard stool through an already inflamed intestine and it can cause not only pain, but also rectal bleeding. I really would like to know if anyone has ever had this problem or am I the only one. Thanks
January 28th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Yes, I have the same issue, I get constipated then it hurts like hell, then bleeds. I drink Metamucil daily, sometimes it helps sometimes no.
I also try to drink a lot of water.