Introduction Together with ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease belongs to the so-called chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, or CED for short. The disease progresses in relapses, with the frequency and duration of the episodes varying from patient to patient. The course of the disease is partly genetically determined, but it is also influenced by external factors and … Crohn’s disease and alcohol
What influence does alcohol have on the disease? Many patients with Crohn’s disease also complain in the relapse-free period about occasional typical symptoms such as diarrhea, flatulence or abdominal pain. Above all, these symptoms in the bowel can be aggravated by alcohol consumption. A recent study suggests that this is the case in 15-30% of … What influence does alcohol have on the disease? | Crohn’s disease and alcohol
What about Crohn’s disease drugs and alcohol? In general, it can be said in advance that taking medication and alcohol at the same time is always problematic. However, it also depends on the amount of alcohol. For a change, an after-work beer certainly does no harm, but the consumption of larger amounts of alcohol should … What about Crohn’s disease drugs and alcohol? | Crohn’s disease and alcohol
Introduction: What is a relapse in Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that usually affects young adults and children. Its cause is not entirely clear, although various factors are discussed in relation to the development of Crohn’s disease. The life expectancy of patients with Crohn’s disease is not significantly reduced with … Relapse of Crohn’s disease
Trigger for a relapse in Crohn’s disease Many people mistakenly believe that a certain behavior would trigger a relapse of Crohn’s disease. However, the development of the disease and relapses is highly complex and not yet fully understood. Therefore, it is not possible at this time to make a reliable statement about the causes of … Trigger for a relapse in Crohn’s disease | Relapse of Crohn’s disease
Joint pain in the relapse of Crohn’s disease Patients with Crohn’s disease often suffer from joint pain. These joint pains are caused by inflammation (arthritis) in the area of various joints. An autoimmune component, which also plays a role in rheumatic joint complaints, is discussed in Crohn’s disease. However, an exact cause of the joint … Joint pain in the relapse of Crohn’s disease | Relapse of Crohn’s disease
Introduction Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that accompanies affected patients throughout their entire lives. Many affected patients suffer from frequent attacks of the disease, and sometimes complications such as narrowing of the bowel or fistulas can occur. In addition, there are strong medications that often have to be taken for life. For … Life expectancy in Crohn’s disease
Where does the therapy stand today? Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the entire gastrointestinal tract. Even today, the disease is considered incurable, although it can usually be well controlled by modern drugs. Where only a few decades ago patients could be treated with cortisone alone, today it is possible to specifically dampen … Is Crohn’s disease curable?
Which treatment approaches are promising from today’s perspective? In recent years, intensive research has been conducted into new therapeutic options for Crohn’s disease. The main focus has been on the development of new so-called biologicals. These are drugs that are produced by other organisms (mostly bacteria). Most recently, the integrin antibody vedolizumab was approved, which … Which treatment approaches are promising from today’s perspective? | Is Crohn’s disease curable?
What influence do antibiotics have on the healing of a relapse? Antibiotics are not part of the standard therapy for an acute relapse of Crohn’s disease, as it has not yet been proven that they increase the probability of remission (improvement of symptoms). Nevertheless, many patients in relapses are treated with antibiotics, especially metronidazole and … What influence do antibiotics have on the healing of a relapse? | Is Crohn’s disease curable?
Introduction Patients with Crohn’s disease must pay special attention to their diet for several reasons. Firstly, this disease causes nutrients to be insufficiently absorbed in the intestine, which means that malnutrition and malabsorption can develop (malassimilation). Some people affected also avoid some foods that they subjectively feel worsen their symptoms. This behavior increases the malnutrition … Nutrition in Crohn’s disease
May I drink alcohol? Basically, it is possible to drink alcohol as long as you feel comfortable and you do not feel any strong irritation of the intestine afterwards. However, it is not advisable. Alcohol leads to a strong irritation of the mucous membrane. The already irritated intestinal mucosa is therefore still provoked, especially in … May I drink alcohol? | Nutrition in Crohn’s disease