A Brief Overview Of Crohn's DiseaseWritten by Kirsten Whittaker
Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in digestive tract - from mouth all way through to anus. As a disease, it can be difficult to diagnose due to its similarity to other inflammatory disorders such as ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome. Crohn’s Disease usually causes inflammation in lower small intestine, known as ileum. The inflammation goes deep into wall of intestine causing pain and diarrhea.It is not known what causes Crohn’s disease, although it is thought that it may be heredity in nature or result of a virus or bacterium invading body. To date no definitive answer has been provided. It effects both males and females and people suffering with this disease also tend to have immune system abnormalities, although whether this is a cause or a result of disease is unknown. One thing that has been established is that Crohn’s Disease is not caused by stress, although emotional distress can exacerbate symptoms. Symptoms most commonly experienced by sufferers are severe abdominal pain, accompanied by diarrhea. Some also report bleeding from rectum, weight loss and fevers. Children who suffer with Crohn’s may experience some developmental and growth delays due to lack of essential vitamins and minerals absorbed into body. Due to it’s similarity to other inflammatory diseases
| | Does Weight Loss Result In An Early Death?Written by Gelfey Sterling
‘Weight loss’ is certainly talk of teenager, adult and elderly. It’s hardly a surprise, why there are so many weight loss products, supplements, methods and drugs in market to help you shed those extra pounds. But does weight loss result in an early death? The answer is yes and no.It depends on your approach to weight loss. People who cherish idea of looking good adopt immediate measures, which are very harmful to body. The result. Adverse health issues towards later part of your life that can even give you an early death. The 30-year long study undertaken by Institute of Preventive Medicine at Copen Hagen University shows same results. Out of 2957 obese people studied, 268 of them died in 18 years. Sudden weight loss methods are dangerous to body. Stay away from plans and programs that offer immediate solutions. And it’s unwise to follow heavy diet plans for a long time. Stick to short-term weight loss plans. It’s safer as far as your health is concerned.
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