Crohn's disease is a autoimmune disorder, causing the body's immune system to begin to attack healthy cells in your gastrointestinal tract causing inflammation and having an effect on all layers of the intestinal wall. [1] Crohn's disease commonly effects the small intestine causing sores, skin tags and ulcers to grow. The amount of youth and children that have been diagnosed by Crohn's disease is increasing dramatically becoming one of the most frequent genetic Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) to occur with more than 61,000 Australians ages between 15 and 30 years suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's [2] and this is why it is a significant health issue for Australia youth and it is effecting individuals health and human development.
Crohn's disease can be diagnosed at any age but most likely between 15 to 40 years of age and is more common in females then males. Each year there is around 776 new cases of people being diagnosed with Crohn’s. Research suggests that the prevalence will increase by 20% for Crohn’s disease by 2020. The burden of disability for youth living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis is comparable to living with rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma, or the amputation of an arm. Disability due to Crohn's is more severe than living with Type 1 diabetes or epilepsy. And in any year Crohn's is more prevalent then epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema and schizophrenia. [3] Crohn's disease is a genetic disorder that does not pacifically effect a certain population of youth.
Youth who suffer from Crohn's disease find completing activities such as daily chores, exercise and incidental physical activity like walking to and from school without feeling exhausted o...
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...isease survey I surveyed 10 individuals males and females aged 14-50+ about their understanding of Crohn's disease, it was evident that just over half knew what the disease is and all 10 individuals were aware of the symptoms. This shows that their is a good understanding that people of all ages have even though Crohn's isn't a well known disease but their defiantly can be more people that should know about it as it is an expanding disease. 8 out of 10 people know someone that has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease and this may be a reflection of why so many people in the survey knew about it. 9 out of 10 people are interested in gaining more information about the disease as they see it to be important. This means that their should be more people advocating and making awareness of Crohn's disease for all the people who are interested in expanding their knowledge.
(What is....2016). The first documented case of Crohn’s disease suspected was King Alfred in 850 A.D. This disease is named after a Jewish man named Dr. Burrill Bernard Crohn (1884-1983) who became interested in the condition as his father, also a Dr, suffered from a disorder of the bowel. He devoted his career to “regional enteritis” the disease that now bares his name. It is necessary to understand the disease to be able to provide care for people who are afflicted by it (de Campos and Kotze 2013). Especially since Crohn’s is a chronic disease or a lifelong affliction it’s important to understand etiology, it’s symptoms, treatments, and to maintain the disease and the psychological well being of the patient managed (Crohn’s...2015).
“When I feel good (almost all the time), Crohn’s doesn’t affect school at all,” she said in an e-mail. “It’s when I get so exhausted that I have to miss a day of school. I feel guilty missing school, and depending on the time of year, I get so much work the next day that I have to make up.
People with Crohn’s disease accept their condition differently. Each person with the disease must adjust in their own way, but they must adjust. Even though there is no cure at this time, research is ongoing and promises to improve the health and quality of life for those with Crohn’s disease.
In conclusion there are a lot of conditions to be aware of that people don’t really think of. It is important to take precautions and pay attention to symptoms and conditions are body shows us. And get educated about different disease out there to protect our families and ourselves.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory and an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s tissue (Rheumatoid arthritis, 2017). This disease affects the entire body, which is called a systemic (means entire body) disease. Arthritis is derived from the word part arthr-, which means “joint,” and -itis, which means “inflammation,” so altogether it means “inflammation of the joints.” It creates inflammation that causes the tissue that lines the inside of joints (synovium) to thicken. About 1.5 million people in the U.S. are affected. It affects all races, but it affects three times as many women than men (What is Rheumatoid Arthritis, n.d.). Overtime, rheumatoid arthritis causes painful swelling that can potentially result in bone erosion or joint deformity, which leads up to physical disabilities. RA can affect more than just your joints, but can spread to body systems, skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood vessels, e.t.c (Rheumatoid arthritis, 2017).
Crohn’s disease cannot be prevented or cured but there are ways to manage the symptoms and lower the chance of relapses: Reduce stress on the digestive tract by having small, frequent meals. Have a low fibre, but well-balanced diet (fibre may cause problems to the inflamed intestinal walls). Stress can worsen the symptoms so relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, and slow breathing may be helpful. Avoid stimulants like tobacco and caffeine, exercise regularly, maintain a positive attitude.
Because children are having bowel and stomach issues, parents are bringing their kids into the doctor more often. A child’s classic signs of celiac disease are abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, vomiting, flatulence, and regurgitation (Samasca, Bruchental, Butnariu, Pirvan, Andreica, Cristea, and Dejica, 2011, p32). As many as 75 percent of children with CD are overweight or obese (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2013). Some children may experience neurological symptoms which may include headaches, muscles coordination problems, learning disabilities, and attention deficit disorder (ADHD). ...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis is when the joints are chronically inflamed, which happens because it is an autoimmune disease which means that the immune system attacks the body tissues. Although Rheumatoid Arthritis mainly affects the joints, it can also affect other organs.
What is chrohns disease? about crohns disease, define crohns disease, whats crohns disease? As you can see, there are a few common mispellings of Crohn’s Disease. The definition of Crohn’s Disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines, especially the colon and ileum (the 3rd portion of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the cecum), associated with ulcers and fistulae (an abnormal or surgically made passage between a hollow or tubular organ and the body surface, or between two hollow or tubular organs). In layman terms, the definition of Crohn's Disease is best explained as The body's immune system tries to cure the digestive tract, but the digestive tract does not really need curing because it is not sick.
Confronting the experience of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at a young age and the subsequent years of treatment that went along with it taught me how to take better care of my body and to improve my well-being. This has led to an additional passion of mine—to find innovative ways to encourage individuals to become more engaged in their own health and the health of significant others in their lives. Through public health, changes in an individual can lead
Inflammatory bowel disease is a life long disease, and it particularly targets the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), which consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach small intestine, large intestine (appendix, cecum, colon (ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid), and rectum), and anus. The gastrointestinal tract is very important to the human body; some of its functions include mechanical and chemical digestion of food, the movement of food and waste from mouth to anus, secretion of enzymes and mucus, and the absorption of nutrients. These are some reason why it’s so destructive when this part of the body becomes impaired or even damaged.
The pancreas is one of the essential organs in the human body and belongs in the Digestive system. Out of all the internal organs, the pancreas is unique because the pancreas plays a role in both the endocrine gland and the exocrine gland. This means that the pancreas is a dual function gland in which is the reason why the pancreas is such a vital part of the digestive system. This research paper will talk about the anatomy, physiology, and the important functions the pancreas play to maintain homeostasis.
There are numerous public health problems that can be addressed in my Southside of Chicago community. Among the several public health problems facing my Southside of Chicago community there are two that are more urgent. Health education or one might say lack thereof is a problem that needs to be addressed. My community is plagued with many of the residents suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, and the killer virus known as HIV. In most cases these conditions can be prevented with healthier lifestyles and access to nutritious organic foods. In addition, environmental health is another urgent problem my community is facing. Access to clean, safe water and air is supposed to be a fundamental human right aimed at a healthy environment. Yet, my community consists a waste contaminated beach, numerous deteriorated building that are still occupied, and a countless number of restaurant and stores supplying our residents with services that are endangering their health.
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