Crohns Disease

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What Causes Crohn's Disease?

For the most part, Crohn’s Disease is a disorder of young people, even children. There is now evidence of a genetic link as Crohn’s frequently shows up in families and certain ethnic groups. For instance, the disease is more common in Jewish people and less so in African Americans. As noted, there is evidence that the normal healthy bacteria that grow in the lower gut may, in some manner, act to promote inflammation. The body’s immune system, which protects it against many different infections, is a factor.

So, a number of clear factors are necessary for Crohn’s Disease to occur.
  • There is a genetic link that predisposes some people.
  • The colon’s normal bacteria are necessary.
  • The colon’s own immune system fails to control the local infection.
There are still a number of unknowns about the cause of the disease; however, research is rapidly increasing our knowledge. Fortunately, a great deal is known and there are now a variety of effective treatments available.
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