Crohn's
Chronic digestive disease
Crohn's is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss.
Named for American gastroenterologist Burrill Crohn, it most commonly affects the small intestine and colon.
Unlike ulcerative colitis, which affects only the colon's inner lining, Crohn's can occur anywhere from mouth to anus and penetrate deeper tissue layers.
Last small intestine segment
- colonLarge intestine section
- bowelInternal digestive organ
- strictureLimiting rule or censure
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
abscess · obstruction · perforation · ileitis · colitis · colonoscopy · endoscopy · biopsy
Disease from dietary inadequacy
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- B12Cobalt-containing essential nutrient
iron · diet · enteral · fiber · supplements · appetite · nausea · microbiome
Agent reducing bodily defenses
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
monoclonal · T-cells · interleukin · methotrexate · corticosteroids · prednisone · inflammation · dysregulation
Temporary disease absence
- flare-upsSudden intensifications of trouble
- lifelongLasting entire existence
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- relapsingReturning to worse state
progressive · debilitating · fatigue · coping · adaptation · long-term · monitoring · persistent
ileum
Last small intestine segment
fistula · abscess · obstruction · perforation · ileitis · colitis · colonoscopy · endoscopy · biopsy · gastroenterologist
malnutrition
Disease from dietary inadequacy
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
B12 · iron · diet · enteral · fiber · supplements · appetite · nausea · microbiome · probiotics
immunosuppressant
Agent reducing bodily defenses
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
immunotherapy · monoclonal · T-cells · interleukin · methotrexate · corticosteroids · prednisone · inflammation · dysregulation
remission
Temporary disease absence
- flare-upsSudden intensifications of trouble
- lifelongLasting entire existence
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
relapsing · progressive · debilitating · fatigue · coping · adaptation · long-term · monitoring · persistent · enduring
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- Crohn's diseaseChronic intestinal inflammation disorder