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Crohn's Disease

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CROHN'S DISEASE TREATMENTS

BY: MAITHÉ ULLOA

Anti-diarrheal medicine: Loperamide is an example of this which slows or stops painful spasms in your intestines.

Corticosteroids: Given by the mouth to control inflammation.

Mesalamine: This medication helps manage symptoms so they won't worsen.

Biologics: These types of treatments are only used when other major treatments haven't worked and is also used to treat fistulas.