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There is no proven cure for Crohn's disease. In place of a "Crohn's cure," this eMedTV Web page offers strategies for alleviating symptoms of Crohn's disease, such as changing one's diet, taking medications, and avoiding stress.
Crohn's disease is a condition that can cause inflammation and other problems in the digestive tract. This eMedTV article explains how Crohn's disease affects the digestive system. Symptoms and progression of the disease are also discussed.
People with Crohn's disease may be at a higher risk of getting certain forms of cancer. This eMedTV page discusses the possible link between Crohn's disease and cancer, and explains which people with Crohn's may be at the greatest risk for cancer.
Researchers are studying several different drugs to see if they are effective for treating Crohn's disease. This eMedTV resource discusses Crohn's disease and research being conducted on drugs to treat it, such as natalizumab and budesonide.
Researchers have not yet found the exact cause or causes of Crohn's disease. This selection from the eMedTV archives discusses possible Crohn's disease causes, such as infections, heredity, and immune system abnormality.
After asking the patient several questions, a doctor diagnosing Crohn's disease will do a physical exam. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at the steps involved in making a Crohn's disease diagnosis and describes tests used in the process.
There is no "Crohn's disease diet" that can prevent or cure Crohn's disease. As explained in this eMedTV article, however, eating a well-balanced diet and avoiding certain foods may help alleviate symptoms of Crohn's disease.
Examples of drugs used to treat Crohn's disease include sulfasalazine, prednisone, and azathioprine. This eMedTV segment features an in-depth look at Crohn's disease medications, such as mesalamine and infliximab.
Surgery for Crohn's disease may involve procedures such as a strictureplasty, a resection, or a colectomy. This eMedTV Web page describes types of Crohn's disease surgery and explains that surgery is not a cure for Crohn's disease.
The most common Crohn's disease symptoms are chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain (or stomach pain). This eMedTV article explains that while symptoms of Crohn's disease are sometimes mild, there are also some severe symptoms (for example, a fever).
Treatment options for Crohn's disease may include medications, surgery, and lifestyle and dietary changes. This eMedTV page explores these options for Crohn's disease treatment in detail and discusses the risks of not seeking treatment for Crohn's.
For most people with Crohn's, symptoms include such things as diarrhea and abdominal pain (or stomach pain). This eMedTV page describes some Crohn's symptoms and complications that may occur with Crohn's disease, such as intestinal blockages.
Crohn's treatment may involve making dietary changes, taking medications, and perhaps having surgery. This eMedTV resource discusses the goals of Crohn's treatment, such as controlling inflammation and relieving symptoms of the disease.
Crohn's disease is characterized by inflammation along the digestive tract. This portion of the eMedTV library further describes this condition and provides a link to more information. Crohns desease is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.
Crohn's disease is characterized by patches of inflammation along the digestive tract. This eMedTV article offers a brief overview of this condition and provides a link to more information. Crones desease is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. As this eMedTV segment explains, it is characterized by inflammation along the digestive tract, often resulting in diarrhea. Crones diease is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.
Characterized by inflammation in the digestive tract, Crohn's disease is incurable -- but it can be treated. This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of this condition and its prognosis. Crones diese is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.
Crohn's disease is a condition characterized by inflammation in the digestive tract, resulting in diarrhea. This eMedTV page examines the condition, including information on who it affects. Crones disease is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.
Crohn's disease is characterized by inflammation that primarily affects the small intestine and colon. This eMedTV page briefly describes the condition, including symptoms. Crones disease info is a common misspelling and variation of Crohn's disease.
This eMedTV segment discusses severe Crohn's disease symptoms (such as unusual fatigue or weakness), as well as common symptoms of the disease (including chronic diarrhea). Crones disease symptoms is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease symptoms.
Crohn's disease is a condition that causes the digestive tract to become inflamed. This eMedTV article further describes this disease and provides a link to more detailed information. Crons disease is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.
This eMedTV page lists some of the tests that may be involved in diagnosing ulcerative colitis (such as x-rays and blood tests). This article also lists other conditions that can share similar symptoms with ulcerative colitis (such as appendicitis).