Possible Treatments | Crohn's Disease

Treatments of Crohns Disease are primarily limited to medication and surgery. There are several anti-inflammatory medications that have proven to be beneficial, as well as various forms of surgery depending on the location of the affected area of bowel. Although none of these actually cure Crohns Disease, they are helpful is controlling the symptoms. In ebook 2 of A Complete Guide to Crohns Disease and Possible Treatments, each of these treatments is looked at more completely.
There are five basic categories of medication to treat Crohns: aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunomodulators, antibiotics, and biologic therapies.

Aminosalicylates are used to treat various inflammatory bowel diseases. While used less often with Crohns, it has proven to be effective in mild to moderate cases. Corticosteroids work to control inflammation and have been the primary medication treatment since the drug was introduced. Newer version of this type of steroid has proven even more effective in treating Crohns. Immunomodulators are used to suppress the bodys immunity mechanisms, which is useful in treating Crohns as it is believed the disease may be brought on by the bodys attempt to rid the intestine of bacteria. Antibiotics, on the other hand, are used to rid the body of bacteria and actually repress the intestinal immune system. Biological therapies have recently become a major player in treating Crohns. These are created by various living organisms and, in the case of Crohns treatment, include the use of an antibody which works to suppress the bodys release of a particular chemical that increases inflammation.

Crohns Disease is also treated by surgery. At some point, the majority of people with this disease will have to have a portion of their intestines removed should it become blocked with scar tissue, develop an abscess, or if a fistula requires repair. In the case of a resection, a portion of the bowel is removed, and the two remaining ends are rejoined. However, in more severe cases an ileostomy or colostomy are required, in which fecal matter is redirected, after the removal of a portion of bowel, to a hole in the abdomen to leave the body. The two latter types of surgery are particularly difficult for the patient, as they will then have to wear a bag in which stool is collected. However, there have been major advancements to make this less difficult for the patient.

A less effective treatment option for Crohns disease is to control the intake of certain foods. While it is clear Crohns Disease is not caused by any particular food, some people notice an increase in certain symptoms with particular foods and a decrease with others. This will vary by individual, but is an option for sufferers of Crohns.

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