Chrons Disease
Kevin Gonzalez,Mirka Hernandez, Jari Taveras
Description
Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end of the rectum (anus).
Signs/Symbols
The main symptoms of Crohn's disease include:
- Belly pain. The pain often is described as cramping and intermittent, and the belly may be sore when touched. ...
- Diarrhea. ...
- Loss of appetite.
- Fever. ...
- Weight loss. ...
- Too few red blood cells (anemia). ...
- Small tears in the anus (anal fissures) that may go away, but come back again
Cause of disease
The causes of Chrons disease are not known.Research suggests that a malfunctioning immune system, genetics, and environment may be factors in the development of the disease.
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Diarreah, often bloody and containing mucus or pusWeight loss Fever Abdominal pain and tenderness Feeling of a mass or fullness in the abdomen Rectal bleeding
References
Dessein R, Chamaillard M, Danese S (2008). "Innate Immunity in Crohnʼs Disease". Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
Cho JH, Brant SR (2011). "Recent Insights into the Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease". Gastroenterology