What is Crohn's disease?
Q: What is Crohn's disease?
A: Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes the intestines to become swollen and develop ulcers. It can cause pain in the stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, skin rashes, arthritis and swollen eyes.
Q: Who first described cases of Crohn's disease?
A: Burrill Bernard Crohn first described cases of Crohn's in 1932. However Giovanni Battista Morgagni was the first to describe it in the 18th century.
Q: What causes Crohn's disease?
A: The exact cause of Crohn's disease is not known but it seems to be connected to a person's genes as people whose siblings have it are more likely to get it. It is also thought that an underlying immune problem may be involved where the body attacks itself causing swelling in the digestive tract.
Q: Is there a cure for Crohn's Disease?
A: Unfortunately there is no cure for Crohn's Disease at this time however managing it includes lifestyle changes and various kinds of medication.
Q: Are men or women more likely to get Crohn’s Disease?
A: Both men and women can be affected by Crohn’s Disease so neither gender has an increased risk over the other.
Q: Does alternative medicine help with treating symptoms ofCrohns Disease?
A: Alternative medicine such as certain parasitic intestinal worms appear to make the bowel less inflamed but its effects are uncertain so results vary from person to person.
