Crohn's Disease Symptoms

CROHN’S DISEASE

DESCRIPTION

Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and irritation in your digestive tract. Most commonly, Crohn’s affects your small intestine and the beginning of your large intestine. However, the disease can affect any part of your digestive tract, from your mouth to your anus.

Symptoms –

Abdominal pain

Chronic diarrhea

Feeling of fullness

Fever

Loss of appetite

Weight loss

Anal fissures

Anal fistulas

Rectal bleeding

Risk factors –

Family history

Cigarette smoking

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications

Diagnosis and tests –

Blood test

Stool studies

Colonoscopy

Computerized tomography scan

Magnetic resonance imaging

Capsule endoscopy

Balloon assisted enteroscopy

Treatment –

Anti-inflammatory drugs

Immune system suppressors

Biologics

Antibiotics

Other medications