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Crohn's disease |
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Crohn's disease: see colitis colitis, inflammation of the colon, or large intestine . The term "colitis" may be used to refer to any of a number of disorders involving the colon. Symptoms include diarrhea (often with blood and mucus), abdominal pain, and fever. ..... Click the link for more information. . Crohn's disease [′krōnz diz‚ēz] (medicine) Chronic inflammation of the colon and stomach of unknown etiology that involves the full thickness of the intestinal wall, often with bowel narrowing and obstruction of the lumen. It is usually accompanied by granulomas; and abdominal cramps, alteration of bowel function, and diminished food intake are common. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to medical professionals, the diagnosis of Colitis and Crohn's disease (named for Burrill Bernard Crohn) can be problematic Simply manifesting the symptoms of distress in the digestive tract is not necessarily indicative of Crohn's disease UCB, Atlanta, has launched its CIMplicity(TM) program, designed to enhance treatment support for patients suffering from moderate to severe Crohn's disease. A recent survey found there has been no change in the results from conventional treatment for Crohn's (such as drugs) in the past 40 years. |
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