Crohn’s disease is a relapsing inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, the lower part of the digestive system. The gastrointestinal tract is a pathway of many similarly hollow organs joined in a long twisting road connecting the stomach to the anus. The contractions of muscles in the GI tract helps in the digestion of food and with the production of many different hormones and enzymes. Crohn’s disease is a fatal disease caused by the inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused by Crohn's disease can involve different areas of the digestive tract in different people. The inflammation caused by Crohn's disease often spreads deep into the layers of affected bowel tissue. Crohn's disease can be both painful and make people immobile, which can lead to life threatening problems. The symptoms differ from person to
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Crohn’s disease persists of the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy bacteria in the GI tract.
The inflammation makes the intestine’s wall inflame causing irritation. Although the main cause of this disease is not known, many people speculate it is a hereditary disease. Some other professionals believe it is caused by the abnormal reactions by the immune system. Environmental factors also play a part such as stress levels, where you live, temperature, and diet. People of a Jewish heritage are more likely to get a hold of this disease. Those who usually smoke often are more likely to get it than those who don’t smoke. People of African descent have slightly less risk. Symptoms of Crohn’s disease include pain in the lower or middle part of the abdomen. Diarrhea and weight loss are also common. The main symptoms that are prevalent include fatigue, fever, vomiting, and night sweats. These symptoms can further lead to rectal bleeding and
Crohn’s disease persists of the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy bacteria in the GI tract.
The inflammation makes the intestine’s wall inflame causing irritation. Although the main cause of this disease is not known, many people speculate it is a hereditary disease. Some other professionals believe it is caused by the abnormal reactions by the immune system. Environmental factors also play a part such as stress levels, where you live, temperature, and diet. People of a Jewish heritage are more likely to get a hold of this disease. Those who usually smoke often are more likely to get it than those who don’t smoke. People of African descent have slightly less risk. Symptoms of Crohn’s disease include pain in the lower or middle part of the abdomen. Diarrhea and weight loss are also common. The main symptoms that are prevalent include fatigue, fever, vomiting, and night sweats. These symptoms can further lead to rectal bleeding and