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Prevention and awareness are key essentials in maintaining our physical bodies. Many resources may be found here including: statistics, demographics, and basic health regulations to assist you in a lifelong journey of whole health focusing on the first component of wholeness, the body. The health and faith resources found on this site combined can bring balance between our body, soul (mind, will and emotions) and spirit. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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Crohn’s Disease
Description: A chronic and progressive condition involving inflammation of the wall of the bowel involving mainly the lower part of the small bowel and colon, but may occur in any part of the stomach or intestines. The cause is unknown. Inflammation progresses to ulceration and swelling of the bowel with permanent scarring and narrowing.
Incidence: Twenty to 100 per 100,000 in the US
Prevalence: Females more than males; Anglo-Americans more that African-Americans; more common among Jews; usually diagnosed between fifteen and twenty-five years of age.
Signs and symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss
- Intestinal obstruction
Risk factors:
- Cigarette smoking
- Family History
Usual treatment:
- Medication (for reducing inflammation)
- Surgery
- Ongoing monitoring
Usual course: The symptoms usually appear and then become chronic; however, the onset may be sudden, with pain in the abdomen suggesting appendicitis. Although spontaneous remission or medical therapy may result in a prolonged time with no symptoms, cure of the disease is rare. Intermittent exacerbations are usual, but disease-related mortality is rare. Intermittent exacerbations are usual, but disease-related mortality is rare. People with Crohn’s disease of the small bowel are at greater risk for small bowel cancer.
Spiritual considerations:
- Because this is a chronic disorder, strengthen social and spiritual support networks.
- Be aware that a person with this disorder may undergo numerous surgeries throughout the course of the disease. Have a plan to assist the person and family during these times, and plan for hospital visits.
Suggested scriptures: Psalms 139
Resources:
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Inc.
11th Floor
386 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
1-800-343-3637
www.ccfa.org
info@ccfa.org
www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/crohns/crohns.htm
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Faith, hope, and love coupled with wisdom assists the believer in achieving health harmony in the soul (mind, will, and emotions) and spirit. Strengthen your inner man's soul and spirit by the associated articles, resources, and inspiration in our faith section. May the Lord prosper you with whole health. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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