Crohn’s Disease
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Understanding Crohn’s Disease: A Comprehensive Insight by Dr. Prasad Neelam
Dr. Prasad Neelam, a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologist with extensive experience and expertise, sheds light on Crohn’s Disease, a complex condition impacting the digestive system. With a commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Prasad Neelam provides valuable insights into the causes, symptoms, treatment modalities, and potential complications associated with Crohn’s Disease.
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Crohn’s Disease: An Overview
Crohn’s Disease is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the intestines, leading to the formation of ulcers in various parts of the digestive system. Unlike some other gastrointestinal disorders, Crohn’s Disease doesn’t confine its inflammation to a specific organ, resulting in abdominal pain and a range of symptoms.
Causes of Crohn’s Disease:
Dr. Prasad Neelam emphasizes the complexity of understanding Crohn’s Disease causation. While genetic factors play a role, it’s intriguing that some individuals with Crohn’s Disease don’t have a family history. The immune system’s involvement is also noted, with a hypothesis suggesting that specific bacteria or viruses may trigger the disease.
Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease:
The manifestations of Crohn’s Disease can vary from mild to severe. Active symptoms commonly include diarrhea, fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, blood in stool, reduced appetite, mouth sores, fistula, and weight loss. Dr. Prasad Neelam highlights the broader impact of inflammation, affecting areas such as the eyes, joints, bile ducts, liver, and even causing delays in sexual development and growth in children.
Treatment Approaches for Crohn’s Disease:
Dr. Prasad Neelam outlines the diverse treatment strategies tailored to manage Crohn’s Disease effectively:
- Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Corticosteroids like budesonide and prednisone, along with oral 5-aminosalicylates, help alleviate inflammation.
- Immune System Suppressors: Medications such as Azathioprine, Infliximab, mercaptopurine, adalimumab, play a crucial role in reducing inflammation.
- Antibiotics: Prescribed to reduce fistulas and activate the immune system in the digestive tract.
- Anti-Diarrheals: Effective in managing diarrhea-like conditions associated with Crohn’s Disease.
- Supplements and Surgery: Iron supplements, vitamin B-12 shots, and, in extreme cases, surgical intervention to remove damaged portions of the digestive tract.
Lifestyle Modifications and Complications:
Dr. Prasad Neelam underlines the importance of dietary changes, smoking cessation, and overall lifestyle modifications in managing Crohn’s Disease. Additionally, he addresses potential complications, including fistulas, bowel obstruction due to altered intestinal wall thickness, ulcers, anal fissures, and the risk of colon cancer.