Who is affected?
“Crohn’s Disease can affect as many as 780,000 Americans, and is most likely to affect both men and women. While Crohn’s Disease can happen at any age, the disease is more common with adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 35” (Crohn’s & Colitis, n.d.). Although it can affect anyone, Crohn’s tends to affect people of different ethnic groups such as “African-Americans, Caucasians, and Jewish people of European descent than Asians and Latinos” (Crohn’s & Colitis, n.d.). “People with Crohn’s Disease have an increased percentage of mortality rate than the general population. This is because it is mainly caused by conditions such as cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal diseases, and diseases …show more content…
“Biologics are a newer, nonsteroid group of medications that act selectively” (Your Body & Crohn’s, n.d.). “Some biologic treatments for Crohn’s Disease include: TNF Inhibitors, or Anti-TNFs. This treatment is used for patients who don’t successfully respond to conventional treatments” (Your Body & Crohn’s, n.d.). “The other treatment is Integrin Receptor Antagonists, which act by binding particular cells in the bloodstream that play a major role in inflammation” (Your Body & Crohn’s, n.d.).
Is there a cure? Are there any …show more content…
In general, “health professionals don’t know what causes Crohn’s Disease, who is most likely to get it, and what measures one can take to prevent the disease. However, there are some steps that can help someone living with Crohn’s Disease” (Crohn’s Disease Prevention, 2016). People with Crohn’s Disease must follow a few dietary rules to prevent flare-ups such as avoiding carbohydrates, dairy, high-fiber foods, and low-fiber foods (Crohn’s Disease Prevention, 2016). “Increasing water intake and taking supplements are good preventions for flare-ups. Also, learning to manage stress and making a lifestyle change can help” (Crohn’s Disease Prevention,
“Crohn’s Disease can affect as many as 780,000 Americans, and is most likely to affect both men and women. While Crohn’s Disease can happen at any age, the disease is more common with adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 35” (Crohn’s & Colitis, n.d.). Although it can affect anyone, Crohn’s tends to affect people of different ethnic groups such as “African-Americans, Caucasians, and Jewish people of European descent than Asians and Latinos” (Crohn’s & Colitis, n.d.). “People with Crohn’s Disease have an increased percentage of mortality rate than the general population. This is because it is mainly caused by conditions such as cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal diseases, and diseases …show more content…
“Biologics are a newer, nonsteroid group of medications that act selectively” (Your Body & Crohn’s, n.d.). “Some biologic treatments for Crohn’s Disease include: TNF Inhibitors, or Anti-TNFs. This treatment is used for patients who don’t successfully respond to conventional treatments” (Your Body & Crohn’s, n.d.). “The other treatment is Integrin Receptor Antagonists, which act by binding particular cells in the bloodstream that play a major role in inflammation” (Your Body & Crohn’s, n.d.).
Is there a cure? Are there any …show more content…
In general, “health professionals don’t know what causes Crohn’s Disease, who is most likely to get it, and what measures one can take to prevent the disease. However, there are some steps that can help someone living with Crohn’s Disease” (Crohn’s Disease Prevention, 2016). People with Crohn’s Disease must follow a few dietary rules to prevent flare-ups such as avoiding carbohydrates, dairy, high-fiber foods, and low-fiber foods (Crohn’s Disease Prevention, 2016). “Increasing water intake and taking supplements are good preventions for flare-ups. Also, learning to manage stress and making a lifestyle change can help” (Crohn’s Disease Prevention,