Chronic autoimmune inflammatory bowel disease affecting digestion.
a chronic inflammatory disease that involves all layers of the intestinal wall. It primarily affects the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum, but it can affect any part of the large or small intestine, stomach, or esophagus. Crohn's disease can disrupt the normal function of the bowel in a number of ways.
Recommendation Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)"...It is part of the herbal combination called "Robert's Formula", which is widely prized by naturopathic physicians for such intestinal inflammations as gastritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis..."
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"...These results indicate EFA deficiency..."
inflammatory disease most prominent in the small bowel, which may involve any part of the gastrointestinal tract and other organs, and which is associated clinically with diarrhea and irritable bowel; regional ileitis
Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, especially of the lower small intestine and colon.
Related Topic"...The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, often in the lower right area, and diarrhea..."
inflammation of the intestinal tract, can occur anywhere from mouth to anus but usually found in the ileum.
Our Question about quantity of dairy product consumption"Johne's disease is an infection that cows pass on to humans as irritable bowel syndrome..." Recommendation Dairy Products Avoidance"...Occasionally, the milk-borne bacteria will begin to grow in the human host, and irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease results..."
Recommendation Sugars Avoidance / Reduction"... Yeast and bacteria can then overgrow in response to these newly available nutrients, increasing toxic by-products and mucus production, resulting in further injury to the small intestine and..."
Inflammation of any part of the gastrointestinal tract that extends through all layers of the wall of the intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea and sometimes fever and bloody stools. Complications include obstruction of the bowel, intestinal fistula, abscesses in the abdomen and around the rectum or anus, and bowel perforation (a hole in the wall of the intestine). May occur intermittently.
The Condition"...For some, they are lactose intolerant and feel better avoiding dairy products; for others, they avoid raw vegetables..."
A disease in which the small intestine is inflamed
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"...Among the fatty acids that correlated with the Crohn's disease activity index, EPA and total Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids showed the most significant negative correlations..."
This is a chronic inflammation that may occur in any part of the gut. Also known as regional enteritis, granulomatous ileitis and ileocolitis. The inflammation usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine. It affects mainly teenagers. The symptoms include chronic diarrhoea, abdominal cramps pain, fever and loss of appetite.
a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease. In this condition, the small bowel and, less often, the colon is inflamed over a long period of time. This increases a person's risk of developing colon cancer, so starting colorectal cancer screening earlier and doing these tests more often is recommended.
The Condition"...When the intestinal immune system does not function properly, many white blood cells accumulate in the inner lining ( mucosa) of the gut..."
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"...12-23] Fish oil, the only current means of getting EPA without equal amounts of DHA, may delay relapses in Crohn's disease due to its anti-inflammatory effect..."
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by diarrhea, cramping, and loss of appetite with weight loss.
a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss
Inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract with pain, diarrhea and weight loss. Is often located at the junction of small and large intestine. Unknown cause. Can sometimes be treated by surgery, but has a tendency to recur.
Also called Regional Enteritis. A form of IBD in which inflammation occurs in a patchy pattern in one or more layers of any part of the digestive system (from mouth to anus; most common locations are the terminal ileum and large intestine). There is no known cause or cure; genetic inheritance is common and there are genetic differences between those with and without the disease.
is a severe inflammation of the lower bowel.
a disease of the bowel where patches of the bowel wall become inflamed from time to time. This can lead to pain, diarrhoea, and sometimes passing blood when the inflammation is bad. In most cases it can be controlled by modern medicines. (See inflammatory bowel disease, below).
(KRON's) is an inflammatory condition that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. However, it mainly involves the lower part of the small intestine called the ileum. In perhaps one-third of the cases, it may also affect the colon. Crohn's disease is also referred to as ileitis or regional enteritis. It is relatively rare, occurring in about 1 to 5 per 10,000 people (although the frequency appears to be increasing). While the cause is unknown, it is believed that hereditary or environmental influences play a role. Symptoms of Crohn's Disease range from normal bowel habits to urgency, cramping, and watery or bloody diarrhea, may be accompanied by fever and general fatigue.
A chronic inflammatory disease affecting any part of the gut. Named after a doctor who described it. May cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea or weight-loss.
an inflammatory disease that affects the small intestine and colon resulting in bloody stools and malabsorption.
One of the inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. It usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
Inflammation of the digestive organ, such as the colon or small intestine. In Crohn's Disease, scar tissues can develop to cause intestinal blockage and infection can cause abscesses, fistulas, fissures, and skin tags. Crohn's Disease is also called regional ileitis.
A chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. It primarily causes ulcerations (breaks in the lining) of the small and large intestines, but can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus.
a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive tract. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) where inflammation occurs anywhere from the mouth to rectum but most commonly in the small and/or large intestines. Common symptoms of Crohn's disease include diarrhea and abdominal pain/cramping.
an inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal system that usually affects the small intestine and colon
An inflammation of the colon and lower part of the small intestine. Having this disease can increase the risk for CRC.
chronic, granulomatous inflammatory disease of the bowel in which the entire thickness of bowel wall is inflamed, from the inner lining (mucosa) through the muscle layers to the outer lining (serosa)
An ulcerative condition of the small and large bowel characterized by areas of granulomas along with the ulcers.
Chronic infl ammatory disease of unknown origin usually affecting the small or large bowel or both.
A chronic inflammation of the bowel leading to aphthous ulcers. It may affect any portion of the GI tract. One member of a group of gastrointestinal disease called Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease (also called ileitis or regional enteritis), that can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract, though it usually involves the lower small intestine, (the ileum) and the adjacent part of the colon.
(krone) Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the small intestine and colon. Crohn's disease increases the risk for colorectal cancer and small intestine cancer. Also called regional enteritis.
A chronic illness that causes irritation in the digestive tract. It occurs most commonly in the ileum (lower small intestine) or in the colon (large intestine). It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease.
A chronic, progressive inflammatory bowel disease with an unknown cause that can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.
A chronic inflammatory disease, mainly involving the small and large intestine
A chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease that usually affects the lower small intestine (called the ileum) or the colon, but it can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract. Also called regional enteritis and ileitis. See also inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and granuloma.
A chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract, particularly the small intestine and colon.
a type of enteritis, or inflammation of the intestines.
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Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include pain, fever, infection, weight loss, malnutrition and development of channels (fistulae) between the intestines and the exterior.
A chronic medical condition characterized by inflammation of the bowel. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and weight loss. The cause of Crohn's disease is not yet known, but genetic, dietary and infectious factors may play a part.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that can affect any portion of the intestines. The disease can obstruct the intestine by thickening the affected tissue.
An inflammatory immune disease of the intestinal tract that causes thickening of the intestinal wall and inflammation of the intestinal lining (mucous membrane). Crohn's Disease can cause problems from the mouth to the anus. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and weight loss. Complications include bleeding, obstruction, perforation and development of fistulas.
(kronz) One of the two most common types of inflammatory bowel disease, often diagnosed by X-ray or colonoscopy, that primarily involves the lower part of the small intestine but can occur anywhere in the intestinal tract. The condition, which can be caused by genetic factors, is usually diagnosed in people in their teens or twenties. In contrast to ulcerative colitis-which only affects the colon's inner lining-Crohn's disease inflames the entire thickness of the bowel wall. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, fever and weight loss. People with the disease have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.
A serious inflammatory disease of the large intestine.
Inflammatory disease of small intestine. See inflammatory bowel disease.
An inflammatory disease of the small intestine or colon that causes diarrhea, cramps, and excessive weight loss.
A chronic disease that results in inflammation of the digestive tract, especially the small intestine. Also called regional enteritis and ileitis.
A chronic inflammatory disease involving any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, often affecting the small intestine and colon.
Our Question about genital sores"Medical illnesses such as Crohn's Disease can on occasion cause genital lesions..."
inflammatory bowel disease that affects the wall of the gastrointestinal tract.
Ileitis, regional enteritis, or granulomatous disease of the bowel -inflammatory bowel disease which can penetrate the deep lining of any part of small or large bowel and can affect the entire digestive system from mouth to anus.
Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the bowel. Crohn's disease increases risk for colon cancer.
A moderately severe chronic inflammation of the intestine, especially of the small intestine, of unknown cause, involving the obstruction of the lower part of the small bowel and less frequently other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. It is characterized by patchy deep ulcers that may cause abnormal passages within the bowel, and narrowing and thickening of the bowel. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, cramping abdominal pain, and weight loss.
The Condition"...Crohn's disease usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum, but it can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus..." Relationship to Small Intestine Cancer"Adenocarcinoma of the small bowel is associated with Crohn disease, which usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine (the ileum)..."
CaF directory of specific conditions and rare syndromes Inflammatory condition affecting the digestive tract which can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus, but it usually occurs in the small or large intestine and inflammation extends throughout the whole thickness of the intestinal wall.
Relationship to Vitamin B12 Requirement"Crohn's disease can lead to malabsorption of vitamin B12..."
Chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, often in the lower right area, and diarrhea. Rectal bleeding, weight loss, and fever may also occur. Bleeding may be serious and persistent, leading to anemia.
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon, ileum and other parts of the digestive tract. It is characterized by skip lesions (diseased areas separated by normal bowel segments).
Our Question about quantity of dairy product consumption"..." [Mishina, Proceedings National Academy of Sciences USA: 93: September, 1996] The bacterium (MAP) does not cause tuberculosis in humans, but there is growing evidence linking it to Crohn's disease..."
Our Question about gluten sensitivity"Having been diagnosed with celiac disease implies a much lower chance of Crohn's disease being the explanation for one's symptoms..."
The Condition"...Additional testing to help make the diagnosis may include barium X-rays of the upper and lower GI tract, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and sometimes colonoscopy..."
Relationship to Ankylosing Spondylitis"Bowel inflammation is somehow tied to the development of ankylosing spondylitis and this is the reason why people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis are at increased risk of the illness..."
Recommendation against Glutamine"Although glutamine is known to play a role in small intestine function, in Crohn's disease at least two studies have shown it to be mildly harmful..."
Recommendation Slippery Elm"Slippery elm's soothing mucilage effect has been used for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract..."