1. CROHN’S
DISEASE

2. DEFINITION, WHAT IS CROHN’S
 A long term inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the
digestive tract.

3. WHAT CAUSES CROHN’S?
 The exact cause of Crohn’s is unknown, although it may be an
autoimmune disorder that attacks parts of the intestine.

4. SYMPTOMS
 Diarrhea
 Abdominal pain
 Fever
 Weight loss
 Arthritis
 General feeling of malaise. If the colon is affected, symptoms may
also include, the following;
 Diarrhea often with blood
 Bloody discharge from the anus

5. TRANSMISSION
 Crohn’s Disease is not contagious

6. DIAGNOSIS
 If your doctor suspects you have Crohn’s, he or she will arrange
for a colonoscopy to examine your intestines.

Diagnosis

7. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME
 Mild causes of Crohn’s can be treated with antidiarrheal drugs;
whereas, for an acute attack your doctor may prescribe oral
corticosteroids
 Most people learn to live reasonably normal lives but 7 in 10
people eventually need surgery
 Repeated surgery can shorten life expectancy

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