Crohn's Disease
Crohn’s disease is a lifelong inflammatory bowel disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.
It may affect any part from mouth to anus, but most commonly impacts the ileum and colon.
Overview And Clinical Background
Crohn’s disease involves immune-mediated inflammation that damages the intestinal lining.
It flares up periodically and may lead to complications like strictures or fistulas.
- Cause: Combination of genetic, immune, and environmental factors.
- Chronic inflammation causes intestinal wall thickening.
- Pattern: Patchy lesions separated by healthy tissue segments.
Symptoms, Signs And Presentation
Crohn’s disease symptoms vary with severity and site.
It may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and systemic fatigue.
- Common symptoms: Cramping pain, chronic diarrhea, and weight loss.
- Mouth ulcers and rectal bleeding in some cases.
- Extraintestinal signs: Joint pain, eye inflammation, or skin lesions.
Diagnosis Methods And Investigations
Diagnosis is based on imaging, endoscopy, and biopsy.
Blood and stool tests help monitor inflammation.
- Colonoscopy: Identifies ulcers and cobblestone mucosa.
- Imaging: MRI or CT enterography shows bowel wall thickening.
- CRP and fecal calprotectin track disease activity.
Treatment Options And Surgical Techniques
Treatment aims to reduce inflammation and maintain remission.
Medications and diet play central roles.
- Medication: Steroids, immunosuppressants, and biologics control inflammation.
- Diet therapy: Nutritional support and exclusion diets aid healing.
- Surgery for complications like strictures or abscesses.
Recovery, Risks And Prognosis
Crohn’s is chronic but controllable.
Early treatment prevents complications and improves quality of life.
Why Choose Us
CureU Healthcare provides advanced biologic therapies and personalized care for IBD patients.
Our integrated approach ensures long-term disease control.
Conclusion
Though lifelong, Crohn’s disease can be managed successfully with medical and dietary strategies.
With the right care, remission and full living are possible.
