Health Tip: Crohn's Disease Can Lead to Complications
Posted Jan 28 2011 12:00pm
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(HealthDay News) -- Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the lower part of the small intestine (the ileum).
The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse says potential complications of Crohn's include:
A blocked intestine.
Ulcers and fistulas, which are tunnel-like abnormal passageways that often become infected.
Tiny tears, called fissures, in the membrane of the anus.
Here's a partial list
(HealthDay News) -- Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the lower part of the small intestine (the ileum).
The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse says potential complications of Crohn's include: