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Crohn's disease

Noun

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a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss

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Ulcerative colitis can be cured by the operation, but you cannot cure Crohn's disease. Mary Ann Mobley

We are going to find, I think, several different kinds of Crohn's disease. Mary Ann Mobley

Antioxidants have a good effect on certain forms of Crohn's disease. Mary Ann Mobley

A large pooled analysis has found significant variations by gender in the time of onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) -- in particular, Crohn's disease (CD) -- findings that the researchers said may open the door to new management strategies. Source: Internet

Budesonide has not been shown to be effective in maintaining remission in patients with Crohn's disease. Source: Internet

"Artificial sweetener could intensify symptoms in those with Crohn's disease: Promotes 'bad' bacteria and intestinal inflammation; findings may guide dietary habits in human patients." Source: Internet

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