Crohns disease

If you are concerned about Crohns Disease then find out more with the slimming.co.uk advice and information. If you suspect that you may be suffering from Crohns Disease you may want to inform yourself about the illnesses' causes, symptoms and treatments.

Crohns Disease is a condition which causes the inflammation of the lower section of the small intestine or of the colon. Sufferers tend to get abdominal cramps, diahorrea and experience rapid weight loss. The intestine of person suffering from Crohns Disease develops ulcers and boils which form scar tissue as they heal.

Over time this scar tissue may build to the point of near or complete blockage of the intestine. Severe cases of Crohns Disease often result in sections of the intestine being surgically removed.

Crohns disease tends to surface in people between the ages of 20 and 30, and there is no cure. The good news is that with the appropriate medication and diet, most suffers of the illness lead reasonably normal lives.

The illness is characterized by flare ups followed by periods of remission. The treatments vary depending on the severity of the flare up. The medications most commonly used to treat the illness are Aminosalicylates and Corticosteroids. These can be taken orally, or as suppositories.

Diet is also a major concern in treating this illness, mostly because the damage done to the intestine can prevent nutrients from being absorbed, causing malnourishment. It's important for suffers to up their vitamin and calorie intake if they are suffering from rapid weight loss.

If you have noticed blood in your stools, abdominal pain, abnormal weight loss or general lack of health, and suspect you might be suffering from this illness, see your GP immediately.