Crohn's Disease affects about 700,000 people in The United States. This chronic inflammatory bowel disease is likely to strike both sexes from around ages 15 t0 35 . It is characterized by imflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal track. According to report from Crohn's and Colitis.com , Chron's can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus, but is mostly found at the end of the small intestine
Symptoms
* Inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract
* Abdominal pain
* Diarrhea
* Weight loss
*High fever
* Persistent vomiting.
The exact cause of Crohn's disease is not known but its presence can be the caused by a combination of factors namely, genetics,the environment and an overactive immune system. Doctors are quick to point out that it is not caused by something you ate.
Treatment of this disease is usually ongoing and would require regular vists to a doctor who monitors your reaction to whatever treatment is administered. Medications given strives to control the inflammation that is present in you system. Antibiotics,immune modifiers, and corticosteriods are some of the popular meds used.