Well it was apparent since in your first post you didnt spell it right. Before you jump to anything I wasnt correcting your spelling. Just that if you knew about Crohns would have at least spelled it correctly.
Can you please help me find some accurate information then? Because I'm looking at the Mayo Clinic website and reading that
1) Crohn's disease occurs in different parts of the intestinal tract in different people. 2) The environment and immune system are thought to play a role in the development of Crohn's disease in addition to genetic factors. 3) Signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease can range from mild to severe and may develop gradually or come on suddenly, without warning.
Why would you want information? Do you have a loved one with Crohns??
Like I said, age, and medication VARY these factors.
<<<1) Crohn's disease occurs in different parts of the intestinal tract in different people.>>>
Yes this is true. However it does the same thing to the intestine no matter where it attacks. It causes the interior wall of the intestine to swell therefore not allowing food to pass through. Remicade (for rheumatoid athritis)has been shown to help in the prevention of a flare up. Although it carries certain risks. The most common drug of choice with GI doctors, is steroids. This is a quick fix and will subside the swelling but has its own issues with the rest of the body.
<<<2) The environment and immune system are thought to play a role in the development of Crohn's disease in addition to genetic factors.>>>
Still doesnt change what the disease does to the intestine. Most people experience their first real flare in their mid 20's. This hospitalizes most of these people, and causes severe weight loss.
<<<3) Signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease can range from mild to severe and may develop gradually or come on suddenly, without warning.>>>
Yes this is true in ALL patients with Crohns. Depending on the flare depends on the pain and how quickly or slowly the swelling is.
Thanks for the info. I'm just curious. I like learning new things. Shrug.
I'm finding a lot of stuff that indicates that the severity of Crohn's disease does vary among people-- aside from medication and age. It looks like it may depend on how much of the intestine or colon is affected. Also, it seems that some people have to have surgery, while others go into remission for long periods of time.
Surgery is really becoming a thing of the past. Most patients that have to have surgery have a doctor that really isnt capable of handling Crohns. We are VERY fortunate having the doctor that we do. His patients come from all over the world to see him. He has dedicated his life to trying to cure Crohns.
It's good that people don't have to have surgery very often any more. Can you provide me with any information that Crohn's doesn't vary in severity among individuals?
The disease doesnt vary in severity. It attacks the same way in all individuals that have it. What varies is the extent of time the disease is allowed to go untreated, or if it isnt treated properly. My DH has had Crohns many years but doctors never knew what it was. He even had his gall bladder removed and more than likely it was due to a Crohns flare, and not a gall bladder attack.
Don't some people experience symptoms more frequently? And doesn't the severity of those symptoms vary between people? That would seem to make the severity of the disease vary among individuals.
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Some might find that to be babying her son. That would be their opinion.
Can you please help me find some accurate information then? Because I'm looking at the Mayo Clinic website and reading that
1) Crohn's disease occurs in different parts of the intestinal tract in different people.
2) The environment and immune system are thought to play a role in the development of Crohn's disease in addition to genetic factors.
3) Signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease can range from mild to severe and may develop gradually or come on suddenly, without warning.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crohns-disease/DS00104/DSECTION=1
Why would you want information? Do you have a loved one with Crohns??
Like I said, age, and medication VARY these factors.
<<<1) Crohn's disease occurs in different parts of the intestinal tract in different people.>>>
Yes this is true. However it does the same thing to the intestine no matter where it attacks. It causes the interior wall of the intestine to swell therefore not allowing food to pass through. Remicade (for rheumatoid athritis)has been shown to help in the prevention of a flare up. Although it carries certain risks. The most common drug of choice with GI doctors, is steroids. This is a quick fix and will subside the swelling but has its own issues with the rest of the body.
<<<2) The environment and immune system are thought to play a role in the development of Crohn's disease in addition to genetic factors.>>>
Still doesnt change what the disease does to the intestine. Most people experience their first real flare in their mid 20's. This hospitalizes most of these people, and causes severe weight loss.
<<<3) Signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease can range from mild to severe and may develop gradually or come on suddenly, without warning.>>>
Yes this is true in ALL patients with Crohns. Depending on the flare depends on the pain and how quickly or slowly the swelling is.
Edited 4/12/2007 10:17 pm ET by mbanc17
Thanks for the info. I'm just curious. I like learning new things. Shrug.
I'm finding a lot of stuff that indicates that the severity of Crohn's disease does vary among people-- aside from medication and age. It looks like it may depend on how much of the intestine or colon is affected. Also, it seems that some people have to have surgery, while others go into remission for long periods of time.
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