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 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 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
Maintaining A Relationship With Your Proctologist
Please remember that the relationship with your proctologist does not end when you leave the medical practice. If you have questions or concerns during your treatment and recovery or need additional information at a later time, you should always feel free to contact us. Our proctologists take pride in putting the patient first and the best and fastest treatment outcome.
For more information about Crohn’s Disease (IBD) or to schedule a consultation please feel free to contact us:
Proctology Institute Beverly Hills
300 South Beverly Drive, Suite 105
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(800) 280-6384
Proctology Institute Newport Beach
500 Superior Ave, Suite 320
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 467-9187
Proctology Institute Los Angeles
11611 San Vicente Blvd, Suite L3
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 844-9170
Proctology Institute Huntington Beach
18900 Beach Blvd, #101-A
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 756-2236
