What are the complications of Crohns Disease?
The most common complication of Crohns is blockage of the intestine. Blockage occurs because the disease tends to thicken the intestinal wall with swelling and scar tissue, and therefore narrows the passage. Crohns Disease may also cause sores (ulcers) that tunnel through the affected area into surrounding tissues such as the bladder, vagina, or skin. The areas around the anus and rectum are often involved. These tunnels, called fistulas, are a common complication of Crohns and often become infected (VSL). Sometimes fistulas can be treated with medicine but in some cases they may require surgery. Nutritional complications are common in Crohn’s disease. Deficiencies of proteins (Goatein) and vitamins (Vitamin code) are well documented. There is also an insufficient calorie intake (SCD recipe book) as a result of inadequate dietary intake, intestinal loss of protein, or poor absorption (malabsorption) Nutritional supplements, containing both vitamins and minerals, are advised. Supplement
The most common complication of Crohns is blockage of the intestine. Blockage occurs because the disease tends to thicken the intestinal wall with swelling and scar tissue, and therefore narrows the passage. Crohns Disease may also cause sores (ulcers) that tunnel through the affected area into surrounding tissues such as the bladder, vagina, or skin. The areas around the anus and rectum are often involved. These tunnels, called fistulas, are a common complication of Crohns and often become infected (VSL). Sometimes fistulas can be treated with medicine but in some cases they may require surgery. Nutritional complications are common in Crohn’s disease. Deficiencies of proteins (Goatein) and vitamins (Vitamin code) are well documented. There is also an insufficient calorie intake (SCD recipe book) as a result of inadequate dietary intake, intestinal loss of protein, or poor absorption (malabsorption) Nutritional supplements, containing both vitamins and minerals, are advised. Supplement
