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Q: What are the symptoms of Crohns disease?
I was diagnosed 6 months ago with Crohns Disease. By the time of my diagnosis, my colon had already abscessed and perforated and I had to have surgery to remove 3 feet of my colon. What symptoms should I keep an eye out for in order to prevent this from going so far again?

A: Go to webmed.com there is all the info you need .Great site .

Q: Can Crohns disease have no other symptoms than vague pain and blood in stool?
Thought I had a hernia, but CT scan showed bleeding in the colon and anemia. More tests in a week… Doc said maybe Crohns disease, but I don’t seem to have the classic symptoms. Could this be a lot worse?

A: I was diagnosed w/Crohns Disease 3 years ago and like you, I had none of the “classic symptoms”. After months of pain, several surgeries, 3 colonoscopies and 6 pints of blood…the surgeon did an exploratory surgery and found 3 feet of “diseased” bowel…..meaning that it was dead and was removed.

For your sake, I hope that whatever it is that you are dealing w/is not Crohns. Perhaps you have IBS-Irritable Bowel Syndrome and that is far more controllable w/diet and the occasional medications.

Q: What symptoms do Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis share?

A: Diarrhea (bloody diarrhea is more common in UC but can appear in CD)
Stomach pain & cramps
Fatigue, dehydration and weight loss

Q: What are the symptoms for the disease crohns?
I know it has to deal with your digestive system and it’s heriditary.My father had it.My sister has it.I’m afriad I may have it.

A: * Often onset has limited symptoms
* Weight loss, lethargy, fever, and general malaise
* Diarrhea, which may be bloody and can be intermittent
* Often vague abdominal pain, typically right lower quadrant or central, cramping or constant ache in nature
* Severe acute pain mimicking acute appendicitis
* Palpable, tender mass may be present in the lower abdomen, which represents thickened or matted loops of inflamed intestine or an abscess
* Frequently perianal disease with abscess and fistulas
* Extraintestinal manifestations are common (15%) and include arthritis, stomatitis, oral aphthous ulceration, ocular disease (iritis, conjunctivitis, episcleritis), skin lesions (erythema nodosum and pyoderma gangrenosum), clubbing, venous thrombosis, gallstones due to the malabsorption of bile salts from the terminal ileum, nephrolithiasis with urate or calcium oxalate stones, and sclerosing cholangitis

Q: What are the symptoms of crohns disease? any info please!?

A: * Abdominal pain. The pain often is described as cramping and intermittent, and the abdomen may be sore when touched. Abdominal pain may turn to a dull, constant ache as the condition progresses.
* Diarrhea. Some people may have diarrhea 10 to 20 times per day. They may wake up at night and need to go to the bathroom. Crohn’s disease may cause blood in stools, but not always.
* Loss of appetite.
* Fever. In severe cases, fever or other symptoms that affect the entire body may develop. A high fever may mean that you have a complication involving infection, such as an abscess.
* Weight loss. Ongoing symptoms, such as diarrhea, can lead to weight loss.
* Too few red blood cells (anemia). Some people with Crohn’s disease develop anemia because of low iron levels caused by bloody stools or the intestinal inflammation itself.

Q: what are some symptoms of crohns disease?

A: also extreme tiredness, loss of desire for things you like to do, depression, nausea & or vomiting(especially if there is blockage)
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s ilietis 1-98

Q: i was diag with crohns however most of my symptoms are only in the mourning’s.?
after the am bout i get better, for most part symptoms are rare rest of the day? is this normal for any one else? i am always tired but have not had any weight loss.

A: So what symptoms was this diagnosis based upon? Feeling tired is not specific for Crohn’s disease.

Q: what are the symptoms of Crohns disease?
i was wondering if anybody knew anything about it

A: What Are The Symptoms Of Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s disease can cause a variety of symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. The three classic (though not specific) symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease are:

* Persistent or recurrent diarrhea (possibly with blood, mucus, or pus)

* Abdominal pain

* Fever

There also may be signs and symptoms unrelated to the gastrointestinal tract.

A doctor will obtain a complete medical history and perform a thorough physical examination, along with laboratory and diagnostic tests, to diagnose Crohn’s disease. The examination and other tests are necessary to rule out a number of transient conditions, such as viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection, that cause symptoms similar to Crohn’s disease.
Diarrhea

In cases of Crohn’s disease, patients often experience frequent loose or watery bowel movements. The stool is occasionally accompanied by thick, dark blood (not bright red smears of blood, which usually result from a bleeding hemorrhoid). There is less mucus or pus in the stool than in cases of ulcerative colitis.
Pain

Patients may experience crampy, achy, or even sharp pain in the affected area. Most often, patients with Crohn’s disease feel pain on the lower right side of the abdomen (lower right quadrant) and just below the bellybutton. This is because the majority of cases of Crohn’s disease involve disease in the terminal ileum, where the small intestine meets the large intestine. The terminal ileum crosses from left to right just above the beltline, and joins the large intestine in the lower right quadrant.

The type of pain associated with Crohn’s disease depends on what part of the GI tract is affected. Disease in the terminal ileum generally causes sharp pain, while disease in the colon causes more crampy pain, similar to that that of ulcerative colitis. Pain is sometimes relieved (temporarily) after a bowel movement.
Fever

Crohn’s is an inflammatory disease, and one of the key characteristics of the inflammatory process is fever. (The others are pain, swelling, and redness.) Some individuals with Crohn’s disease suffer a high fever, especially during the acute phase of a flare-up An increase in clinical disease symptoms. . Others run a persistent, low-grade fever. Fever may be accompanied by irritability and fatigue. Sometimes, the fever recurs each day, especially late in the day, then repeatedly breaks during sleep, causing night sweats.
Signs and Symptoms Unrelated To The GI Tract

A number of signs and symptoms that do not involve the gastrointestinal tract can occur with Crohn’s disease. These may occur at the same time as the intestinal symptoms, or may be experienced weeks or even months before any intestinal symptoms are noticed. If your doctor suspects inflammatory bowel disease, he or she will ask you detailed questions about whether or not these extra-intestinal symptoms have appeared:

* Reddening and inflammation of the eye (iritis)

* Joint pain (usually in the large joints of the knees, ankles, elbows, wrists, and shoulders), which sometimes migrates from one joint to another (migrating arthralgia)

* Skin lesions, including tender red nodules on the shins or calves (erythema nodosum)

* Sores inside the mouth (aphthous ulcers)

Q: I’m having some added symptoms along with my usual with Crohns Disease. What are ALL of the symptoms of Crohns

A: That is a tall order… in general, the effects of Crohn’s, outside of the usual GI distress, diarrhea, mucus, bleeding pain, etc. There are ocular irritation, i.e. iritis, joint aches, and skin rashes, erythema nodosum. The Crohn’s can affect any part of the GI track, from oral ulcers to rectal disease. Anything in between!!

Q: Crohns: Crohns disease is hereditary in my family. Is it an early symptom of crohns to have…?
Red blood in stool and an increased frequency of bowel movements early on? I am currently seeing a doctor for this because I have had blood in my stool for about a month now. I am afraid of what I am going to find out or have to do on the next visit.

Also, these ’symptoms’ developed extremely fast.. . which has me doubt that it could be crohns.

Thanks!

A: Has your doc done an ANA blood test? This would aid in detecting an autoimmune disease, which Crohn’s is. Even if they find you do have it, it can usually be controlled with the proper medication.

Q: what are symptoms for crohns disease?

A: A good friend of mine has it…she had crazy stomachaches, diarrhea, and heartburn. Unfortunately those are kind of general to any problem like that, but, a colonoscopy helped them diagnose her. Now she takes medicine and stays away from spicy food and any kind of seeds (can irritate the bowel lining) and she’s much better.

Q: Does anyone know any herbs or over the counter products that help with crohns disease?
I was on prednisone about a year ago for a few weeks and it really helped a lot, but it was very harsh on my body / mood. i have recently been experiencing a relapse, and would like to try over the counter products and some natural herbs that would be able to help me. In the past i have used advil and chamomile tea to help, but they aren’t very effective in helping the symptoms of crohns

A: I have had Ulcerative Colitis for 27 years now and have tried various herbal remedies. None of them work and I’m now on 6 Asacol tablets a day for life. My advice is to see your doctor to see if you can have an alternative to prednisolone.

Q: What’s the best way of diagnosing Crohns disease? (Tests so far proved inconclusive despite all the symptoms)
Endoscopy, colonoscopy and barium x-ray did not reveal any inflammation yet the consultant remained 99% certain I had Crohns. Now I’m told that it’s IBS and the only medication to help is antidepressants. The symtoms persist including diarrhea (upto 6-7x a day), constipation, anal fissure, stomach cramps, tiredness, bloating, occasional anal bleeding, passing mucus, low appetite yet no wait loss, ulcers on tongue, occasional ‘24 hr’ fever. Help would be very much appreciated.

A: I have had luck treating my IBS and a friend that has Chrons tried the same approach and has been feeling much better. Diagnosing auto immune disorders can be difficult.

Q: I have heard that Crohns Disease can cause “night blindness” is this true?
Hi
I have had Crohns Disease for many years and have difficulties driving on unlit roads. I read somewhere that this “night blindness” is a symptom of Crohns Disease. Is this true and does anybody else have the same difficulty?

A: Night blindness is usually a result of deficiency of Vitamin A. This fat soluble vitamin might be poorly absorbed from the intestine in people with conditions like extensive or severe Crohns due to decreased normal mucosal absorptive surface area.
Crohns can also occasionally have extra-intestinal manifestations including inflammation of the eye (episcleritis, uveitis, etc) but this would cause symptoms all the time, not just at night. In summary, night blindness is not a symptom of Crohns, but can be a consequence of intestinal involvement.

Q: crohns disease and small fiber neuropathy?
how does crohns disease trigger small fiber neuropathy symptoms through your whole body, especially worse in feet and hands. i’ve been burning throughout my whole body for the past 4 years and have just recently noticed that fasting or just chicken and salads make it better. does anyone know if this is normal with crohns? my dr says it’s what’s causing the burning. hopefully once i start on the medication these symptoms will subside.

A: this is news to me but sorry for your pain.

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