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Best Doctors in Crohn's Disease

For those just getting themselves accustomed to the new lifestyle, they may find some relief in the below of some basic reminders as compiled by some of the best doctors: Crohn’s disease:

Best Doctors in Crohn's Disease

1. CD is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which also includes ulcerative colitis.
2. Symptoms of CD can include:
• Chronic diarrhea.
• Fever.
• Abdominal pain.
• Weight loss.
• Lack of appetite.
3. Frequent diarrhea can lead to dehydration and nutritional deficiencies.
4. Extra-intestinal symptoms can include:
• Eye inflammation.
• Joint pains.
• Skin rashes or lesions.
5. Scientists are not certain what causes CD, so it is known as an idiopathic disease, or a disease with unknown cause.
6. Anywhere from 40-60% of CD patients who have disease in the small bowel will have surgery in the first 10 years after diagnosis.
7. People who smoke, or who have smoked in the past, have a higher risk of developing CD.
8. People with CD are at an increased risk of colorectal cancer over the general population. However, more than 90% of people with IBD never develop cancer.
9. NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium can cause inflammation and worsen bleeding in the small intestine. People with CD should consult with their gastroenterologist before taking NSAIDs, even those available over the counter. Those infected with the virus will want to consult with the best doctors: Crohn’s disease.

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