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Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis) by Ahmad.H Posted Mon 24 Jan 2011 6:16pm Crohn's disease, also known as regional enteritis or granulomatous colitis, is an inflammation of any part of the gastrointestinal tract that involves all the layers of the intestinal wall. Most commonly it affects the terminal ileum and proximal colon. But it can affect any part of the G.I tract. The disease was named after Dr. Burril ... Read on »

Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis) by Ahmad.H Posted Tue 25 Jan 2011 12:00am Crohn's disease, also known as regional enteritis or granulomatous colitis, is an inflammation of any part of the gastrointestinal tract that involves all the layers of the intestinal wall. Most commonly it affects the terminal ileum and proximal colon. But it can affect any part of the G.I tract. The disease was named after Dr. ... Read on »

Crohn's disease by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm What Is Crohn's Disease? Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. It primarily causes ulcerations of the small and large intestines, but can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus. It is named after the physician who described the disease in 1932. It also is called granulomatous enter ... Read on »

Symptoms Of Crohn's Disease by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm The symptoms of Crohn's Disease may not appear, at first, to have any relation with the disorder, especially since a number of the body's systems may be involved. Some of the symptoms of Crohn's disease include canker sores, ulcers, and skin lesions. Other symptoms of Crohn’s disease are eye disorders and hindered growth, as well as muscula ... Read on »

Diagnosing Crohn's Disease by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm Diagnosing Crohn's Disease can be a tough one to make since it acts like so many other gastrointestinal (GI) diagnosis. All too often, patients suffering with Crohn's Disease are misdiagnosed with other GI ailments multiple times before officially diagnosing Crohn’s Disease. Symptoms absolutely vary from person to person and there are no st ... Read on »

Crohn's Disease Triggers May Include Viruses and Other Factors by nih.gov Posted Mon 12 Jul 2010 9:55am Mice with mutations in a Crohn's disease gene require a virus to trigger symptoms, according to a new study. The finding may give insight into why some people with genetic risk variants for complex diseases remain unaffected. In mutant infected mice, structures on the surface of the ... Read on »

Beat Crohn's disease naturally by Jay Posted Tue 10 May 2011 4:39pm Beat Crohn's disease naturally Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by: Dr. David Jockers Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/032341_Crohns_disease_prevention.html#ixzz1Lz4qAPJj NaturalNews) Crohn`s disease is an inflammatory disease of the intestines that can affect any part of the digestive system from mouth to anus. It primarily caus ... Read on »

Types Of Crohn's Disease by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm There are five types of Crohn’s Disease. Each type of Crohn’s Disease affects a different part ofthe gastrointestinal tract (GI). Each type of Crohn’s Disease presents different symptoms. This helps physicians with diagnosing Crohn’s Disease. There has been significant research done to find each of the different types of Crohn’s Disease and ... Read on »

Immuno-Modulator Medications Used To Treat Crohn's Disease by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm The bodys immune system is its defense against infection and disease. By suppressing the bodys immune system, doctors can reduce inflammation and other symptoms of Crohn's Disease. These types of medications are used to help continue remission. Your physician will know the best medications for you and will discuss with you the pros and con ... Read on »

Vitamin D Fights Crohns Disease by Eric Madrid Patient Expert

Posted Wed 27 Jan 2010 9:41pm Almost all of my patients with Crohns disease have vitamin D deficiency. In addition, they are low in essential fatty acids, zinc, Vitamin B12, etc. Here is a great article from Science Daily. (www.ScienceDaily.com) — ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2010) — A new study has found that Vitamin D, readily available in supplements or cod liver ... Read on »