Crohns Disease
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Symptoms
The
symptoms of Crohn’s disease depend on where in the intestinal tract the
disorder appears. When the ileum (ileitis) is involved, recurrent pain
may be experienced in the right lower abdomen. At times, the pain mimics
acute appendicitis. When the colon is the site, diarrhea (sometimes
bloody) may occur, along with fever and weight loss. Crohn’s disease
often affects the anal area where there may be a draining sinus tract
called a fistula. When the disease is active, fatigue and lethargy
appear. In children and adolescents there may be difficulty gaining or
maintaining weight. Nutrition and vitamin deficiencies often occur. So,
the main symptoms of Crohn’s Disease may be:
- Recurrent, lower abdominal discomfort
- Failure to gain weight normally, especially in the young
- Chronic fatigue and lethargy
- Bowel urgency and/or diarrhea, sometimes bloody
- Sores or drainage in the anal area
