Crohn’s Disease:
Recent research suggests that diets high in ultra processed foods (UPFs) may worsen inflammation in the gut and raise the risk of Crohn’s disease flare ups.
- Crohn’s Disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract.
- It can affect any part of the digestive tract. But it usually affects the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine.
- The inflammation often spreads into the deeper layers of the bowel.
- Crohn’s disease can be both painful and debilitating. Sometimes, it may lead to serious or life-threatening complications.
- The symptoms of Crohn’s disease can vary, depending on where and how severe your inflammation is. The most common symptoms include:
- Diarrhea
- Cramping and pain in abdomen
- Weight loss
- It is more likely to develop in people between the ages of 20 and 29.
- Experts aren’t sure what causes Crohn’s disease but think genes, abnormal immune reactions, and the microbiome play a role.
- There’s no known cure for Crohn’s disease, but therapies can greatly reduce its symptoms and even bring about long-term remission and healing of inflammation.
- With treatment, many people with Crohn’s disease can function well.
