Crohn's Disease WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the digestive system. Onset usually begins as a young adult, though some late-onset cases are known. The disease is named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn. Crohn's and ulcerative colitis are the two main disease that belong to a larger group of illnesses known as inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn's commonly affects the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. However, it can involve any part of digestive tract.1
Fast Facts:
- The exact cause of Crohn's disease is unknown; although there are many theories, none have been proven.2
- Crohn's disease symptoms may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, ulcers, blood in the stool, weight loss, and a reduction in appetite.3
- Patients typically experience flare-ups followed by periods of remission.4
- Check out the best and worst foods for Crohn's disease with this slideshow here on OrganizedWisdom. Slideshow:Best and Worst Foods for Crohn's Disease
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What is Crohn's Disease?
- Mayo Clinic: Crohn's Disease Information
- MedicineNet: Crohn's Disease Articles
- Helium: Explaining Crohn's
- RightHealth: Crohn's Disease Resources
What Are The Symptoms of Crohn's Disease?
- Healthtalk: How Much Pain is Too Much?
- RevolutionHealth: When to Get Help
- MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of Crohn's Disease?
What Are The Causes and Complications of Crohn's Disease?
- National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC): What Causes Crohn’s Disease?
- Mayo Clinic: Crohn's Causes and Risk Factors
- Crohns.net: Risk Factors for Crohn's
- MedicineNet: What are the Complications of Crohn's Disease?
- Medical News Today: New Insight Into Cause of Crohn's
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Crohn's Disease?
- HealthCentral: Controlling Crohn’s
- WebMD Video: Crohn’s Disease Surgery
- ABC News: Relief for Crohn's Patients
- Yahoo Video: Crohn’s Disease Treatment
- WebMD: Tips to Help You Manage
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Crohn's Disease?
- Mayo Clinic: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Acupuncture.com: Nutritional and Herbal Therapy
- WholeHealthMD: Food Remedies
- GrannyMedMD: Crohn’s Disesae and Smoking
Living with Crohn's Disease?
- WebMD Video: Coping with Crohn's
- eHow: How to Live with Crohn's Disease
- WikiHealth: Crohn's and Colitis-Foods to Eliminate
- WikiHow: How to Eat Out if You Have Crohn's Disease
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Crohn's Disease
- YouTube: Crohn's Disease Treatment and Personal Stories
- Crohn's Competitor: Crohn's in the City
- Healthtalk: Life with Crohn's Disease
- HealthDiaries: Crohn's Disease Diary
- Healthtalk: Life with Crohn's
Foundations and Support Groups on Crohn's Disease
- National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC): Explanations and Resources
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America: News and Resources
- Crohn's Sanity Support: Crohn's Online Support Group
- Revolution Health: Crohn's Disease Community
- MeetUp: Meet Others Coping with Crohn's
- Daily Strength: Crohn's Disease Support Group
- Yahoo Groups: Crohn's Support for Family and Friends
- HealthTalk: Crohn's Community
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Forum: A Community for Those Affected by Crohn's Disease
- Health Boards: Bowel Disorder Message Boards
- eHealth Forum: Crohn's Disease Forum
- iVillage: Crohn's Message Boards
Clinical Trials on Crohn's Disease
- U.S. National Institute of Health: Clinical Trials
Research Notes References
- ↑ Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America: About Crohn's Disease
- ↑ National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC): Crohn’s Disease
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Crohn’s Disease
- ↑ Cleveland Clinic: Crohn’s Disease
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 6, 2009
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
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