Crohn's disease - Overview - Introduction
An expert discusses the symptoms and treatment options for Crohn's disease, an inflammation of the gut Crohn's disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (gut). The gut consists of the oesophagus (gullet), ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a long-term illness that causes inflammation in the gut. It can affect any part of the digestive system from the mouth to the anus, but most often the ileum (part of the small intestine) and colon. Symptoms occur when part of ... [... more]
BBC |
Andrew Gaeddert
Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, colitis, hepatitis, heartburn-these are only a few of the gastrointestinal disorders that affect tens of millions of Americans. Despite their prevalence, these conditions have proven difficult to treat ... [... more]
Random House |
Crohn's disease
This is a chronic inflammatory disease which causes stomach pains, diarrhoea, and weight loss. The disease is characterised by periods of activity and remissions. It typically affects the lower part of the small intestine (ileum) or the large ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Ileostomy - - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Colorectal cancer;Crohn's disease;Ileostomy;Ulcerative colitis Information on Ileostomy from NHS Choices including why, when and how it should be performed and with links to other useful resources An ileostomy is a ... [... more]
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