04-16-2012, 10:17 PM
Crohn's / Gastrointestinal Disorders
General Reference (not clearly pro or con)
"Inflammatory Bowel Disease - A blanket term covering three serious disorders: ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and Crohn's disease.
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[*]Ulcerative colitis is an inflammation of the colon that produces ulceration of the inside wall. Its primary symptom is bloody, chronic diarrhea, often containing pus and mucus, and associated with abdominal pain and weight and appetite loss.
[*]Crohn's disease is an inflammation of the small and/or large intestine, with accompanying pain, cramping, tenderness, gas, fever, nausea, and diarrhea. Though usually mild, bleeding may occur and may sometimes be massive.
[*]Proctitis, an inflammation of the rectum, is characterized by bloody stools, a frequent urge to defecate but inability to do so, and sometimes diarrhea. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are generally chronic and have no known cures.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Marked by an abnormally active--even spastic--lower bowel. Its symptoms are similar to a number of other illnesses, including diverticulosis and lactose intolerance. These symptoms include uncomfortable abdominal sensations and periodic diarrhea or constipation, sometimes occurring alternately. Some patients come to depend on laxatives and even enemas to alleviate the constipation. For others, the only symptom is painless diarrhea.
Gastroenteritis - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping brought on by bacteria, amoebas, parasites, toxins, certain drugs, enzymes, or allergens in foods.
Ulcers - Can occur in the lower esophagus, stomach, or any part of the small intestine. Can produce heartburn, pain, nausea, indigestion, and, in gastric ulcer, pain after eating a meal.
Gastric Cancer - Early signs include indigestion and discomfort, followed by weight and appetite loss, a sensation of fullness after eating, fatigue, and anemia."
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General Reference (not clearly pro or con)
"Inflammatory Bowel Disease - A blanket term covering three serious disorders: ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and Crohn's disease.
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[*]Ulcerative colitis is an inflammation of the colon that produces ulceration of the inside wall. Its primary symptom is bloody, chronic diarrhea, often containing pus and mucus, and associated with abdominal pain and weight and appetite loss.
[*]Crohn's disease is an inflammation of the small and/or large intestine, with accompanying pain, cramping, tenderness, gas, fever, nausea, and diarrhea. Though usually mild, bleeding may occur and may sometimes be massive.
[*]Proctitis, an inflammation of the rectum, is characterized by bloody stools, a frequent urge to defecate but inability to do so, and sometimes diarrhea. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are generally chronic and have no known cures.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Marked by an abnormally active--even spastic--lower bowel. Its symptoms are similar to a number of other illnesses, including diverticulosis and lactose intolerance. These symptoms include uncomfortable abdominal sensations and periodic diarrhea or constipation, sometimes occurring alternately. Some patients come to depend on laxatives and even enemas to alleviate the constipation. For others, the only symptom is painless diarrhea.
Gastroenteritis - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping brought on by bacteria, amoebas, parasites, toxins, certain drugs, enzymes, or allergens in foods.
Ulcers - Can occur in the lower esophagus, stomach, or any part of the small intestine. Can produce heartburn, pain, nausea, indigestion, and, in gastric ulcer, pain after eating a meal.
Gastric Cancer - Early signs include indigestion and discomfort, followed by weight and appetite loss, a sensation of fullness after eating, fatigue, and anemia."
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