Crohn’s Disease

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Recent research suggests that diets high in ultra processed foods (UPFs) may worsen inflammation in the gut and raise the risk of Crohn’s disease flare ups.

About Crohn’s Disease

• It is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract. 
• It can affect any part of your digestive tract, which runs from your mouth to your anus. But it usually affects your small intestine and the beginning of your large intestine.
• The inflammation often spreads into the deeper layers of the bowel.
• Crohn’s disease can be both painful and debilitating. Sometimes, it may lead to serious or life-threatening complications.
• The symptoms of Crohn’s disease can vary, depending on where and how severe your inflammation is. The most common symptoms include:
  • Diarrhea
  • Cramping and pain in your abdomen
  • Weight loss
• It is more likely to develop in people between the ages of 20 and 29.
• Experts aren’t sure what causes Crohn’s disease but think genes, abnormal immune reactions, and the microbiome play a role.
• Treatment: 
  • There’s no known cure for Crohn’s disease, but therapies can greatly reduce its symptoms and even bring about long-term remission and healing of inflammation. 
  • With treatment, many people with Crohn’s disease can function well.

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