How serious is Crohn's disease exactly?
Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause intestinal absorption disorders, malnutrition, and decreased body resistance leading to fever. The inflammation of the intestines can trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bowel obstruction, and ischemic necrosis of the intestinal wall can lead to perforation and bloody stools. It can also affect other organs such as joints, liver, and skin, causing damage. Currently, the cause of Crohn's disease is not well understood, and it tends to have a long course, with frequent relapses and is difficult to cure completely. The current treatment methods combine pharmacotherapy with surgical techniques to treat complications and minimize damage to organs.
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