Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Crohn's Disease Overview

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). What causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea and severe malnutrition. Inflammation caused by Crohn's disease may involve different parts of the digestive tract in different people.

Inflammation caused by Crohn's disease often spreads deep into the layers of intestinal tissue affected. Such as ulcerative colitis, another common IBD, Crohn's disease can be painful and debilitating and sometimes can lead to life-threatening complications.

Although there is no known cure for Crohn's disease, treatment can significantly reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease and even create long-term remission. With treatment, many people with Crohn's able to work well.

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