What are the different types of Crohns Disease?
There are 5 types of Crohns Disease. The symptoms and complications of Crohns Disease differ depending on which part of intestinal tract is inflamed. • Ileocolitis: The most common form of Crohns Disease. It affects the ileum and colon. Symptoms include diarrhea and cramping or pain in the right lower part or middle of the abdomen. Ileocolitis is often accompanied by significant weight loss. • Ileitis: This type of Crohns Disese affects the ileum. Symptoms are the same as ileocolitis. Complications may include fistulas or inflammatory abscess in right lower quadrant of abdomen. • Gastroduodenal Crohns Disease: This type of Crohns Disease affects the stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). Symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, and nausea. Vomiting may indicate that narrowed segments of the bowel are obstructed. • Jejunoileitis: This type of Crohns Disease produces patchy areas of inflammation in the jejunum (upper half of the small intestine. Symptoms inc
