Crohn's Disease
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Crohn’s Disease
What is Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s Disease, also known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), is a
chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can involve the entire
gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the perianal region around the
anal opening. Although irritation can arise anywhere along the GI tract,
the inflammation most commonly appears at first in the last portion of
the small intestine, called the terminal ileum.
Crohn’s Disease is a fistulizing disease where abnormal connections
are developed either within the between the gastrointestinal tract, or
between the gastrointestinal tract and other adjoining structures such
as the colon, bladder, vagina and others.
What are the symptoms
of Crohn’s Disease?
Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease can vary from patient to patient, and may
include:
- Abdominal pain
- Anal pain
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Rectal abscess
- Anal fissure
- Arthritis
- Skin lesions
- Anal skin tags
How is Crohn’s Disease
Diagnosed?
Crohn’s disease is diagnosed by an EGD/colonoscopy with biopsies
evaluated by a pathologist. A special test called a capsule endoscopy
may be performed as well to evaluate the small intestine.
How is Crohn’s Disease
Treated?
There is currently no cure for Crohn’s Disease, but drug therapy is
generally considered a good choice to improve symptoms. Other options
may include one or more of the following treatments:
- Medications, both oral and intravenous
- Dietary changes to minimize inflammation
- Surgery to correct the complications of the disease
If you have Crohn’s Disease and want to speak with an expert Los
Angeles proctologist, contact us today.
