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Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), named for one of the physicians who first described the disease. It is a disease that results in chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The disease can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Because it is a systemic disease, it can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. The main gastrointestinal symptoms are abdominal pain and diarrhea, which may be bloody.
Crohn's ileitis is a type of Crohn's disease that affects the small intestine; Crohn's colitis, the large intestine (colon). Crohn's colitis is similar to ulcerative colitis, another form of IBD. Extensive testing may be required to distinguish Crohn's from ulcerative colitis. Because of the name, IBD can be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an annoying but much less serious condition.
Crohn's disease is a rare disease, affecting fewer than one person in 10,000 in Europe and North America. The disease is believed to be even less common in the rest of the world.
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A Life With Crohn's Disease - A young adult dealing and living with this disease. Provides information about herself, surgical history, medications, message board and links.
About Crohn's Disease - Provides an introduction to this chronic disease including: symptoms, possible causes and diagnosis.
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Annie's Crohn's Disease Page - Collection of information from a person diagnosed with this condition. Includes information about the disease, its symptoms, discussions and recipes.
Meta Description: [ Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis ]
Australian Crohn's and Colitis Association (Qld) Inc - A voluntary association formed for those who suffer from these inflammatory bowel diseases. Includes treatments, information on surgery and a well constructed site map.
Meta Description: [ The Australian Crohns and Colitis Association (Queensland) Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit organisation, established for people who have either Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis, their relatives and friends, and for those with an interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ]
Brisbane Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Research Group - Research in epidemiology, genetics, microbiology and immunology and their roles in IBD. Identifies patient clinics and related links.
Meta Description: [ The Brisbane Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Research Centre seeks out key issues related to understanding and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases by assembling,
supporting and managing teams to advance knowledge in epidemiology, genetics, immunology and pharmacokinetics. ]
CDAI - Crohn's Disease Activity Index - Calculates the CDAI and allows one to email a copy for ones own records.
Meta Description: [ The page calculates the Crohns Disease Activity Index (CDAI). This index is used to gauge progress or lack of progress for people with crohns disease ]
Crohn's Cure for Kids - Tristan Biesecker tells about how he considers himself cured from Crohn's disease. Various forms of therapy are discussed.
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Crohn's Disease - This disease is a chronic inflammation of the intestinal wall. A definition provided along with symptoms and complications. Also sale of products.
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Crohn's Disease - An objective guide about this inflamatory bowel disease. Provides information about symptoms, treatment, diets and medication.
Meta Description: [ Objective Crohn's disease information and how to treat it. Learn more about Crohn's disease symptoms, medication, diet and nutrition. ]
Crohn's Disease - IBD Unit - Information and statistical data for people suffering with this disease.
Crohn's Disease - NIDDK - Information from the National Institutes of Health on Crohn's disease, symptoms and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Provides general information on what Crohn's disease is and how it develops. Includes information about symptoms, diagnosis, potential complications, and treatment ]
Crohn's Disease and Male Genitalia - Discussion concerning the involvement of male genitalia, and its association with this disease.
Meta Description: [ Discusses involvement of male genitalia by crohn's disease, its diagnosis and treatment ]
Crohn's Disease Education Network - Provides the latest treatment information and resources to patients, their family, friends and carers.
Meta Description: [ Get the latest Crohn's disease information and learn about treatment options. HealthTalk helps those with Crohn's disease symptoms by providing support and listing possible causes of inflammatory bowel disease. ]
Crohn's Disease Focus - Information about this disease and its various treatment options.
Meta Description: [ Crohn's disease affects many. Learn about the symptoms and treatment for Crohn's and get news on the disease. Join a forum or clinical trial for Crohn's. ]
Crohn's Resource - A source for meaningful, current information on this disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
Meta Description: [ Become part of the crohn's disease community. The Living with Crohn's disease newsletter offers you the latest updates on treatment, research and lifestyle tips. ]
Crohn's Sanity Support - Active support forum for Crohn's, IBD, IBS and ulcerative colitis.
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eMedicine Health - Provides an overview of living with this disease, its possible causes, symptoms and treatment.
Meta Description: [ If you have Crohn disease, you are already aware of the many challenges you face. If your disease was only recently diagnosed or you have a loved one with the ... ]
JordanFifer.Net - Information about stem cell transplants for this disease, and the youngest patient in the US to receive one thus far.
Kids of Crohnnies - A forum for children whose parents have Crohn's disease. A place to relax, get to know other kids and learn what they go through.
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N.O.V.E.L. Clinical Trials - Trials program investigating the treatment of Crohn's disease using Sargramostim, a growth factor, which is a modified form of a protein naturally produced by the body.
Meta Description: [ Crohns Disease (Crohn's) Clinical Trial sponsored by BERLEX. Investigating new ways to treat Crohns Disease. ]
Prevention and Treatment Strategies - Scientific research and statistics on inflammatory bowel disease. Includes nutrient and lifestyle options, medical options and precautions.
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Remicade for Crohn's Disease - Pharmaceutical manufacturer provides advice on dealing with this condition, with treatment options including infliximab.
Meta Description: [ REMICADE® (infliximab) has been proven to reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease and is the is the first and only treatment approved for moderate to severe Crohn's disease in adults and children who haven't responded well to other therapies. ]
Suite 101: Crohn's Disease Support - Articles and links on medications and treatments used to control this disease, as well as personal stories.
Meta Description: [ Crohn's Disease is an intestinal illness for which there is no cure. Also commonly known as IBD, Regional Enteritis. There are many medications and treatments used to control this disease. ]
Teens With Crohn's Disease - Includes recipes, message board and share your story.
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The Canadian Crohn's Message Board - Post questions, comments and answers on this Message board dedicated to Crohn's disease.
Therapy Helps Children - Children with severe Crohn's disease showed significant improvement, and were able to decrease steroid usage within weeks of an infusion of a new biologic therapy, Infliximab.
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Total Crohn - Information for people suffering with Crohn's disease. Provided in English and Italian.
WalkForCrohns 2003 - A walk in Hyde Park on the 13th July 2003, to raise money for research into Crohn's disease.
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