Crohn disease
Crohn's Disease
Crohn's Disease (pronounced: /krōnz/), also known as Crohn syndrome and regional enteritis, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus.
Etymology
The disease is named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn, who first described the disease in 1932 along with colleagues Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr. Gordon D. Oppenheimer.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms often include abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody if inflammation is severe), fever, and weight loss. Other complications may occur outside the gastrointestinal tract and include anemia, skin rashes, arthritis, inflammation of the eye, and feeling tired.
Causes
While the cause of Crohn's disease is unknown, it is believed to be due to a combination of environmental, immune, and bacterial factors in genetically susceptible individuals. It results in a chronic inflammatory disorder, in which the body's immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract possibly directed at microbial antigens.
Treatment
While there is no cure for Crohn's disease, treatment can help control symptoms, prevent inflammation, and maintain nutritional status. This often involves the use of medication, and in severe cases, surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crohn disease
- Wikipedia's article - Crohn disease
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