he is in the hospital again.i would like to know anything at all about it. dont feel comfortable asking him.
2007-06-26 13:44:51 · 3 answers · asked by Michele W 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
hi, I've had crohns disease ,dxed at age 12, for 27 yrs.
Crohns is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects anywhere from the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, rectum & anus while Ulcerative colitis just affects the large colon & rectum only. the other poster was wrong in saying that Crohn's is UC.
People can lead normal lives with this disease provided that they take their medications correctly, go to the MD, eat right, exercise, & don't smoke or drink b/c it can interefere w/the medical treatment.
The Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has a website where you can learn more about IBD, the medical terms that go with it, the latest treatments, surgery, diet, exercise, dating tips, coping skills, and you can find a local support group to meet others who have IBD. Your friend should look into it so he won't feel alone. Family & friends are encouraged to attend as well to educate themselves.
They have a toll free number manned by professionals M-F 9 am - 5 pm (EST) where you can call & ask questions.
There are some famous ppl with Crohns: mike mccready from pearl jam, shannon dorhety, Dwight Eisenhower, anastacia, mary ann mobley, to name a few.
Hope this helps & I wish a speedy recovery for your friend.
2007-06-26 15:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chron's disease is an inflammatory uclerative colitis. It affects the small bowel and causes ulcerations in the small bowel, diarrhea, nausea, bleeding and sometimes perforations. If it gets bad enough, some of the bowel has to be removed. The person is on a lot of anti inflammatory meds and even steroids. It doesn't take much to set it off and as you know will cause frequent hospitilizations.
2007-06-26 20:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by db2byl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Crohn's disease? It's one type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is a chronic disease marked by inflammation and ulceration of the intestines.
Treatment is directed to controlling inflammation with drugs like steroids and other anti-inflammatories.
Please check out this site
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/index.htm
2007-06-26 20:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by kyle d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋