Family Health Tip from Dr. George Tomes (a chiropractor in Dallas, GA)

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Crohn’s disease is ongoing inflammation of the digestive track. It is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body’s immune system can’t tell the difference between normal, healthy tissue and harmful substances. This causes the immune system to over-react which causes excessive inflammation.

 

Symptoms of Crohn’s disease can include:

 

• Abdominal pain and cramps
• Joint pain
• Loss of appetite
• Rectal bleeding and bloody stools
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Pain with passing stool
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Constipation
• Swollen gums
• Eye inflammation
• Skin rash
• Inflammation of the liver
• Ulcers in the mouth
• Lack of concentration
• Vomiting
• Arthritis

There is no cure for Crohn’s disease, but many different treatment options are available to minimize symptoms. Diet and nutrition modifications can be very beneficial to those suffering with Crohn’s disease.