Crohn Hastalığı Nedir?
Crohn's disease, is a chronic bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive system.
What are the symptoms of Crohn's disease?
The most common symptoms include increased abdominal pain and cramps after meals, frequent and sometimes bloody diarrhea, decreased appetite and weight loss due to inadequate nutrition, weakness, fatigue, and fever. However, symptoms may vary from person to person.
How is Crohn's disease diagnosed?
People with suspected Crohn's disease are examined with endoscopic procedures. Ulcers can be seen especially in the left part of the colon and small intestine. The diagnosis is made in the biopsy taken here, especially if there are Crohn's findings, especially granulomas. In addition, some blood and stool tests support the diagnosis.
Crohn's disease is a lifelong disease, but symptoms can be controlled with appropriate treatment and lifestyle changes.
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