• Inflammation of the intestine. • It is one of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. • Crohn"s disease can affect any area of digestive system from the mouth to the anus. • It commonly affects the lower part of the small intestine called the ileum.
• Unknown • Abnormal reaction by the body"s immune system • Family History • Commonly starts between the ages of 13 and 30
• Pain in the abdomen • Diarrhoea • Constipation(occasionally) • Gaseousness in abdomen • Bleeding from the rectum • Weight loss • Fever
• Ultrasound • CT scan • MRI scan • Barium x-ray • Endoscopy • Histopathology (biopsy)
• Intestinal - blockages, perforation, narrowing , adhesions, fistula, etc. • Pus pockets in abdomen • Ulcers • Malnutrition
Medical Management: There is no cure for Crohn"s. Treatment can help control symptoms, and may include medicines, nutrition supplements. Note: Some people have long periods of remission, when they are free of symptoms. Surgery: in case of complications (when medical treatment fails)