Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is the inflammation of the digestive tract which causes abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and weight loss. It can be painful and severe and sometimes may result in deadly complications. Symptoms Symptoms of Crohn's disease vary from mild to severe. Below are signs the disease is becoming active: Fever… ...Read more

Crohn's disease is the inflammation of the digestive tract which causes abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and weight loss. It can be painful and severe and sometimes may result in deadly complications. Symptoms Symptoms of Crohn's disease vary from mild to severe. Below are signs the disease is becoming active:

Fever
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Blood in stool
Mouth sores
Loss of appetite
Weight loss

Causes Of Crohn's Disease The real cause of this disease remains a mystery. At first, stress and diet were linked to it, but lately, doctors only think these factors may only trigger but won’t lead to Crohn's disease. Some factors like hereditary play a major role in the disease. Risk Factors Of Crohn's Disease Age: This inflammatory bowel disease occurs at any age, but it's more prevalent in young people. The age of most people diagnosed with Crohn's disease is less than 30 years. Ethnicity: Even though Crohn's disease affects people from various ethnic groups, whites and Jewish descent have a higher risk. Family history: If your family or a close relative has once dealt with issues of Crohn's disease, chances are you will be affected. Smoking: Smoking, especially cigarettes, is one of the biggest risk factors of developing this inflammatory bowel disease. It can lead to serious Crohn's disease so it’s better to quit smoking. Location: Those who live in an urban area or in an industrialized location may likely develop Crohn's disease. Treatment Of Crohn's Disease Medically, there is no cure for Crohn's disease. The aim of medical treatment is to lower the inflammation that causes the symptoms. Going beyond in the holistic approach Louise Hay, motivational leader and empowerment coach who has done pathbreaking work in supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families, has said that, “Illness however mild or severe is an indicator of your emotional state, caused by your thoughts and focus.” According to her, the main cause of Crohn's disease is: Fear. Worry. Not feeling good enough. One of the ways of healing this is through saying or writing affirmations. Her affirmation for healing Crohn's disease is: I digest and assimilate all new experiences peacefully and joyously. I am enough. Read less