Crohn's Diseases (ileitis)
Courtney Stickels
Anatomy
3rd

What is Crohn's Disease?

Crohn's Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining f your digestive tract.

CAUSES:

• Malfunctioning immune system.
• Genetics
• Enviorments

SYMPTOMS:

• Diarrhea
• Fever and Fatigue
• Abdominal Pain and Cramping
• Blood in Stool
• Mouth Sores
• Reduced Appetite and Weight Loss
• Perianal Disease

DIAGNOSIS

• Blood Tests (Fecal occult blood test)
• Procedures (Colonoscopy, MRI, CT, Capsule Endoscopy, etc.)

TREATMENT

• Medication
• Diet and Nutrition ( soft and bland foods)