Patients with severe symptoms or who have had extensive surgery may need a special high-calorie liquid formula, either as a nutritional supplement or as a replacement for normal meals.
Again, such supplements should be prescribed by a doctor. In unusual cases, an elemental diet—a low-fat, easy-to-digest formula—may be prescribed. Unfortunately, such formulas often have an unpleasant […]
Eliminate any foods that provoke symptoms. Although some doctors advise patients to avoid all fried foods, dairy products, spices, and high-fiber foods, there is no specific diet for Crohn’s disease. The overall objective is to consume adequate calories, vitamins, and minerals without exacerbating symptoms. Try eliminating any food that seems to create problems for several […]
Crohn’s disease has no cure, but a combination of drugs usually alleviates symptoms. As in the case of colitis, 5-ASA agents are frontline therapy, with sulfasalazine being the most popular choice. When Crohn’s flares up, prednisone is commonly used. Drugs that suppress the immune system, such as 6-mercaptopurine or the related azathioprine can also be […]
Also known as ileitis, Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the intestinal tract, from the mouth to tIle anus. However, it most commonly attacks the colon and the lower part of the small intestine, or the ileum. Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that may recur […]