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• Crohn's disease is believed to be an autoimmune disease that involves continual irritation and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Since the gastrointestinal tract runs from the mouth to the anus, Crohn's disease can affect any part spanning this area. However, Crohn's disease most often affects the lower portion the the small intestines.NIDDK: Crohn’s Disease

• Fast Facts

  1. On-set age: 15-30CCFA: Crohn’s Disease
  2. Affects 400,000-600,000 in North AmericaCCFA: Crohn’s Disease
  3. 1932: Described independently by Antoni Lesniowski and Burrill Bernard CrohnCCFA: Crohn’s Disease
  4. Named after Burrill Bernard CrohnCCFA: Crohn’s Disease
  5. Cause unknownCCFA: Crohn’s Disease
  6. Thought to be an autoimmune diseaseNIDDK: Crohn’s Disease
  7. 20% of cases have blood relative with itNIDDK: Crohn’s Disease

• Symptoms

  • Abdominal pain/cramping
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • Weight gain
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Skin rash
  • Ulcers

• Risk Factors

  • Age 20-30NIDDK: Crohn’s Disease
  • Of Jewish or European descentNIDDK: Crohn’s Disease
  • Family historyNIDDK: Crohn’s Disease
  • Live in urban area
  • Smoking

• Management

  A type of inflammatory bowel disease, the symptoms of Crohn's disease can often mimic a range of disorders. As a result, proper diagnosis can often be problematic. Crohn's Disease is best treated through managing symptoms and putting the disease in remission.CCFA: Crohn’s Disease

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Crohn's disease, please consult your doctor.

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