Crohn's disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract ( gut ). The gut consists of the esophagus, stomach , and small and large intestine.
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The symptoms of Crohn's disease occur when the wall of the affected part of the gut becomes inflamed. The inflammation often causes one or more of the following symptoms:
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The exact cause of Crohn's disease is unknown. It is thought that there may be a genetic link because there is some evidence that it runs in families. One in ten people with the condition...
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As well as weight loss and ill-health, there are a few physical signs that may indicate that you have Crohn's disease. Sometimes, a mass can be felt in the abdomen when loops of inflamed...
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Medicines or steroids, to reduce inflammation in your gut , are commonly used to treat Crohn's disease when it first develops. They are usually taken in oral tablet form, or as an enema...
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