Are you suffering from Crohn’s disease? It can be very painful and disappointing. Crohn’s sickness is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation to the lining of the digestive tract – leading to abdominal pain, constipation, severe diarrhea, fatigue, malnutrition, and weight loss. The disease can occur at any age and is likely to affect both men and women. It’s also suggested that this chronic inflammatory bowel disease is caused by a combination of factors like genetics and environment. Equally, there’s no particular cure for this Crohn’s illness, but therapies can greatly reduce its signs and symptoms and bring long-term remission.
Further, there are five types of Crohn’s sickness based on what parts of the digestive tract are affected. Let’s have a look.
Ileocolitis
Ileocolitis is an inflammation of the last part of the small intestine and the first part of the colon. This type of Crohn’s sickness is the most common, affecting 40% of the patients. People with this disorder may feel pain in or around the belly button or on the lower right side of their abdomen. Typical complications are intestinal blockage, inflammatory mass, and abscess. Besides, most people with ileocolitis have diarrhea and also weight loss is common with them.
Ileitis
This is an inflammation of the ileum, the final part of the small intestine. Equally, the symptoms of ileitis are the same as that of ileocolitis. But, sometimes people with ileitis may develop gastrointestinal fistulas and an inflammatory abscess which is caused by a wide variety of infectious diseases.
Crohn’s colitis
Crohn’s colitis or granulomatous colitis is a type of Crohn’s disease that affects the colon, the main part of the large intestine. The main symptom of this disease is diarrhea and inflammation in the colon which is more likely to cause bloody diarrhea. Pus may collect in the areas of the colon. This is called an abscess. Equally, abnormal connections can form between the colon and other colons. These connections are termed as fistulas. However, symptoms outside of the digestive tract are common with this type of illness.
Jejunoileitis
Jejunoileitis causes patches or inflammation in the jejunum, the upper part of the small intestine. This form of Crohn’s sickness is most commonly diagnosed in children than adults. Here, you may have cramps or diarrhea after eating a meal. Also, you may start losing weight and become malnourished or anemic. Sometimes, blockages in the small intestine can cause nausea or vomiting. Overall, people with jejunoileitis tend to have more serious complications and need more treatment.
Gastroduodenal Crohn’s sickness
This gastroduodenal illness affects the stomach, esophagus, and duodenum. Research shows that about 5% of people with Crohn’s sickness has a gastroduodenal disorder. Typical symptoms of this sickness are pain after eating a meal and feeling a meal and feeling full quickly. You may even lose your appetite or avoid eating because of the pains, which can eventually lead to weight loss.
Final thoughts
Signs and symptoms of Crohn’s sickness can range from mild to severe. But, by taking care of the inflammation you can minimize its progressive damage caused to your health.
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