What’s Crohn’s disease do?

What’s Crohn’s disease do?

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes swelling of the tissues (inflammation) in your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition.

How do you get Crohn’s disease?

The cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown. Researchers think that an autoimmune reaction may be one cause. An autoimmune reaction happens when your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body. Genetics may also play a role, since Crohn’s disease can run in families.

Is Crohn’s disease curable?

There’s currently no cure for Crohn’s disease, but treatment can control or reduce the symptoms and help stop them coming back. Medicines are the main treatments, but sometimes surgery may be needed.

Is Crohn disease an STD?

Crohn’s disease is not sexually transmitted. Because sex organs are so close to the rectum or some engage in anal intercourse, people may wonder if the disease can be transmitted when the stool from a person with Crohn’s disease comes in contact with another person. Research does not support this idea.