crohn’s disease

Crohn’s Disease
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Diagnosis
One may use a combination of tests to diagnose Crohn’s disease, including:
Fecal occult blood test: It involves testing for hidden occult or blood in a stool sample
Tests for anemia or infection: You may carry out blood tests to check if there is anemia — “a condition in which there aren’t enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues or to check for signs of infection” (Bessi et al., 2018). Various procedures may be used in carrying out the tests, including computerized tomography (CT), colonoscopy and magnetic resonance imaging among others. It’s vital to note that a single test can’t diagnose the Crohn’s disease, but rather a series of tests are carried out to eliminate all the other disorders with similar symptoms.
Treatment
Crohn’s disease does not have a cure hence the treatment is done to lessen the symptoms and improve the quality of life for the patients. The treatments entail medication, surgery and lifestyle changes. Some of the medications used include anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, immunomodulators, and biologic therapies (Cheifetz, 2014). Change of lifestyle like stopping smoking, dietary changes and exercise are also methods used to manage Crohn’s disease. Other people also use natural treatments to manage medical conditions including Crohn’s disease despite the method not being approved. The natural methods include the use of Aloe Vera plant, fish oil, Prebiotics, and probiotics.

Teaching Outline
Introduction: Involves an overview and recent developments of the disease.
Crohn’s Disease Symptoms: Here entail the signs of the disease
Crohn’s disease Treatment: The interventions available for the disease
Crohn’s Disease and Lifestyle: The relationship between the management of this disease and lifestyles.
Where to get more information: More references
Possible Questions on the Disease
Explain why smoking isn’t recommended for individuals with Crohn’s disease
What are the circumstances under which surgery is recommended as an intervention for Crohn’s disease? Explain
Reference
Bessi, G., Siproudhis, L., Merlini l’Héritier, A., Wallenhorst, T., Le Balc’h, E., Bouguen, G., & Brochard, C. (2018). Advancement flap procedure in Crohn & non-Crohn perineal fistula: a simple surgical approach. Colorectal Disease. doi: 10.1111/codi.14417
Cheifetz, A. (2014). Crohn Disease. JAMA, 312(16), 1708. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.7962