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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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Stop thinking can crohns disease effect other parts of the body. Crohns disease mainly affects the small intestine but can affect any part of the digestive system including the mouth and stomach. researchers, conducting their study in Brazil, used a stem cell transplant protocol that has previously been used with success in treating other autoimmune disorders such as lupus and multiple sclerosis, crohns disease, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis. |
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