Crohn's Disease - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Crohn's disease also called ileitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and a chronic, or long-term, condition that causes inflammation of the digestive tract.

Symptoms-

Abdominal pain and cramping

Anal fissures

Anal fistula

Anemia

Arthritis

Blood in the stool

Delayed growth or sexual development, in children

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Fever

Inflammation of the liver or bile ducts

Loss of appetite

Mouth ulcers

Perirectal abscesses

Rectal bleeding

Ulcers in the gut

Unintended weight loss

Uveitis

Vomiting

Causes-
The exact cause of Crohn's disease is not clear. The probable factors which may play roles are

Environmental factors

Genetic factors

The individual's immune system

Specialists to Visit -

Gastroenterologist

Nutritionist

Paediatrician

General Surgeon

Emergency Medicine Doctor

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.medicinenet.com/