Management of Crohn's disease
Management of Crohn's disease
Management of Crohn's disease involves the use of various strategies to control the symptoms and progression of Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
Pronunciation
- Management: /ˈmanijmənt/
- Crohn's: /krōnz/
- Disease: /dɪˈzēz/
Etymology
The term "Crohn's disease" is named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn, who first described the disease in 1932 along with his colleagues Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr. Gordon D. Oppenheimer.
Treatment
The management of Crohn's disease typically involves a combination of medication, nutrition therapy, and in some cases, surgery. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation, relieve symptoms, and prevent flare-ups.
Medication
Medications used in the management of Crohn's disease include anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, and biologics.
Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition therapy can help provide nutrients, reduce inflammation, and manage symptoms. This may involve a special diet or use of nutritional supplements.
Surgery
In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove a damaged portion of the digestive tract.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Management of Crohn's disease
- Wikipedia's article - Management of Crohn's disease
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