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Crohn's Disease- Pathophysiology and Conventional and Alternative Treatment Options

Crohn's Disease

Table 1: Subcategories of Crohn's Disease

Table 2: Signs and Symptoms of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Risk Factors

Diagnosis

Etiopathogenesis:

    The Genetic Component of Crohn's Disease

    Stress in the Etiology of Crohn's Disease

    Microbial Factors

    Inflammation/Immune Response

    Intestinal Permeability

    Other Abnormalities Contributing to the Etiopathogenesis of Crohn's Disease

Conventional Treatment of Crohn's Disease

Table 5: Conventional Medications and their Mechanisms in Crohn's Disease

Nutrient Deficiences in Crohn's Disease

Table 6: nutrient Deficiencies Associated with Crohn's Disease

Dietary Interventions in Crohn's Disease

Table 7: Diet Therapies Compared to Steroid Medications in Crohn's Disease

Probiotics in the Treatment of Crohn's Disease

Fatty Acids for the Treatment of Crohn's Disease

Table 8: A Summary of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Studies in Crohn's Disease

Glutamine

N-acetyl Glucosamine

Remicade Increasing Risk of Cancer

Botanicals in the Treatment of Crohn's Disease

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA

Potential Sequelae of Crohn's Disease

References




Table 1. Subcategories of Crohn’s Disease1

Subcategory Area Affected
Ileocolitis The most common form of Crohn's Disease, affecting the ileum and colon
Ileitis Affects only the ileum; fistulas or inflammatory abscesses possible
Gastroduodenal Crohn's Disease Affects the stomach and duodenum; bowel obstruction possible
Jejunoileitis Patchy areas of inflammation in the jejunum; fistulas possible
Crohn's (Granulomatous) Colitis Affects only the colon and anus; anal fistulas, abscesses, and ulcers possible

Adapted from Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Inc. 2004
http://www.ccfa.org/research/info/aboutch



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