Crohn's Disease
Crohn’s disease is a poorly understood inflammatory condition that usually affects the final part of the small intestine and the beginning section of the colon. It often causes bloody stools and malabsorption problems.
What are the symptoms of Crohn’s disease?
Chronic diarrhea with abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, and a sense of fullness in the abdomen are the most common symptoms. About one-third of people with Crohn’s have a history of anal fissures (linear ulcers on the margin of the anus) or fistulas (abnormal tube-like passages from the rectum to the surface of the anus).
How is it treated?
Diarrhea and cramps may be treated with anticholinergic drugs, such as loperamide, diphenoxylate, or codeine. Anal irritation and loose stools may sometimes be improved by giving methylcellulose or psyllium preparations
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