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17.) Medications used: HUMIRA- prescription medicine used to reduce signs and symptoms, and to achieve and maintain clinical remission in adults with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease who have not responded well to conventional treatments ~has helped many people notice a significant difference in their symptoms in 4 weeks 16) Meducations Researched: currently researching mycobacterium avium ss. paratuberculosis (MAP) and it's probable role in Crohn's Disease (CD). -Developing new diagnostic tools to quickly and accurately diagnose Crohn's Disease 18.) Anti-TFN, Interleukin 10, Methotrexate and cyclosporine, Natalizumab, Zinc

6.) Studies being done: examine the results of laboratory tests, X-rays, and findings on endoscopy and pathology tests, and exclude other known causes of intestinal inflammation. X-ray tests may include barium studies of the upper and lower GI tract.

6.) Treatments in process: Aminosalicylates, Corticosteroids, Immune modifiers

2.) Description: Chrons disease, apart of a group of diseases known as inflamatory bowwel disease, is an inflamation of the gastrointestinal system, usually affecting the lower part of the small intestine, which can also be called the ileium. Chrons disease causes inflamation that can lead to ulcers throughoght the digestive tract, although it can occur to anyone, it is commonly diagnosed with people between the ages of 20 and 30.

8.) Tests to diagnose: there are blood testst that chack for anemia, fecal occult blood test, a colonoscopy, a flexible sigmoidoscopy, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, capsule endoscopy, double balloon endoscopy, small bowel imaging, and barium enema.

13.) Morbidity: There is no cure for Chrons disease, however it can go into submission. However, a person will always have chrons disease once diagnosed.

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1) The orgin of Chrons Disease is unknown however it does have something to do with the body's immune system responce.

13) Some symptoms that may indicate you have the disease include but are not limited to the following, diarrehea that has blood, pus or mucus in it, loss of weight or appetite, swollen tummy, and pus filled lesions on your anus.

13) Some symptoms you may have throughout the course of the disease are ulcers in the mouth and skin, inflamation of the eyes, painful joints and rashes.

1) Once a person has begun treatment there will be periods of no symptoms and then there may be times where the symptoms return which are commonly called flare ups.

5) There are many dietary recommended changes that may help lesson the symptoms of the disease. Some of these diets include gluten free, sugar free, low residue, or specific carbohydrate diet.

8) Some life style and home remedies include the following changing one's diet, limiting dairy products and fiber, try eating low fat foods, eating small meals more frequently instead of three big meals a day, drinking plenty of liquids, if one is a smoker it is recommended to stop as it does in some cases worsen the symptoms, limiting the stress in one's life, excercising and using regular relaxation and breathing techniques, and also trying biofeedback.

Mary Johnson Medical Terminology Treatments Being Studied on Crohn’s Disease Researchers are continuing to look for more effective treatments for Crohn's disease. Examples of these treatments include: Anti-TNF, Interleukin 10, Antibiotics, Budesonide, Methotrexate and cyclosporine, Natalizumab, and Zinc. Research has shown that cells affected by Crohn's disease contain a cytokine called tumor necrosis factor (TNF). It may be responsible for the inflammation of Crohn's disease. Anti-TNF is a substance that finds TNF in the bloodstream and removes it before it can reach the intestines and cause inflammation. Interleukin 10 is also a cytokine, it suppresses inflammation. Researchers are now studying how effective it is for treating Crohn's disease. Antibiotics are now used to treat the bacterial infections that are related to Crohn's disease, but some researchers believe they might also be useful as a treatment for active Crohn's disease. Budesonide is said to be as effective as other corticosteroids but causes fewer side effects. Methotrexate and cyclosporine are are immunosuppressive drugs that may be useful in treating Crohn's disease, and appear to work faster than traditional immunosuppressive drugs. Natalizumab is an experimental drug that possibly reduces Crohn’s disease and decreases inflammation. Studies are determining if taking zinc supplements might help reduce inflammation.

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How is Crohn’s Disease Diagnosed? There isn’t one specific way to figure out if you have Crohn’s disease, but there are some test that can help doctors figure out signs and symptoms that guide them in the right direction. First doctors will look over your medical history and physical exam to see if anything has changed since the last visit. They examine the results of lab tests, X-rays, and findings on endoscopy and pathology tests. X-ray tests may include studies of the upper and lower GI tract. Endoscopy tests may include flexible sigmoidoscopy and, sometimes, colonoscopy, which allow the doctor to directly examine the colon. During these tests, biopsies may take place, which involves the removal of a small piece of tissue for closer analysis. Another routine test is to examine the stool for harmful organisms to be sure infection is not causing symptoms. Because Crohn's disease often acts as other conditions and symptoms may vary. It may take some time to arrive at the right diagnosis.

Living with Chrons- It is known that there is no cure yet for Chrons disease. Once you are diagnosed with it, it will be with you forever. This disease will take its toll on anyone's normal routine. Not only do you have to deal with the many symptoms that come with chrons disease, but also have to start thinking about all the different medications that you may have to start taking, sometimes even surgery can be required and even then 80-90% of those patients go back into submission within 10 years of surgery, this means hospital bills and costs for your doctor appointments and medications they may put you on. Also, since chrons disease is in the gastrointestinal system you will also need to start thinking about your diet on a daily basis, and make sure to be aware of what you are consuming. Some tips for getting used to a new diet would be going to see a neutritonist. They may talk about eating small portions throught the day, avoiding greasy meals, watch the dairy, and staying dehydrated as well as other impotant tips. One of the hardest challenges would be accepting that you have chrons disease and making the necessary changes that will help keep the disease at bay, because it is a possible to keep the sypmtoms to a mininum. Being prepared for these changes and accepting the fact that you must adapt is a huge step in fighting chrons disease.

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Some Ideas To Help Lesson The Symptoms The most commonly recommended dietary changes are to eat less fatty foods especially fried foods because the small intestine may not be able to digest or absorb fat normally. Limiting dairy and fiber products is also recommended because they can make in some cases diarrhea,pain, and gas worse. Avoiding caffeinated drinks ,alcohol, and coffee can also make symptoms worse because caffeinated drinks make gas and alcohol and coffee can stimulate one's intestines. Drinking plenty of liquids such as water may have a positiver result. Also eating smaller amounts of foods more frequently rather than eating three meals a day may also help with symptoms. Some lifestyle changes can also help lesson the severity of the symptoms of the disease. Limiting one's stress can also help this is because when one is stressed the digestive process changes in one's body. Stress can not always be avoided in today’s world but we can do many things to help lesson the stress in our lives. Exercise can help lesson stress and also help regulate one's bowel movements. Breathing and relaxation techniques can also help reduce stress in one's life.

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Symptoms that may indicate a flare up Some symptoms that may indicate you have the disease include but are not limited to the following, diarrehea that has blood, pus or mucus in it, loss of weight or appetite, swollen tummy, and pus filled lesions on your anus.Some symptoms you may have throughout the course of the disease are ulcers in the mouth and skin, inflamation of the eyes, painful joints and rashes as well as fever. People living with the disease may know that it feels like they always need a bathroom close by. Patients with the disease also need to know how to listen to their bodies. because it is always better to figure out you are having a flare up before it gets so bad you end up in the hospital.

Medications for Crohns disease Some medications being used and stuied to help fight crohns would be anit-inflammatories such as: Asacol, Dipentum, or Pentasa. There arlso are some crotisons and steroids that can help keep symptoms low. Even immunosupressent drugs are being used, because it is believed that crohns is a result of the body's immune system fighting something not there, one type being infliximab. Even antiboitics will be used at some point with certain patients. Then to help fight other symptoms, anti diarrheal and fluid relacing substances can be given.