Crohn’s Disease Complications.
The compilcations of Crohn’s Disease can fall into 3 categories: Intestinal, Extra-intestinal and Nutritional.
Intestinal complications of Crohn’s disease include obstruction (blockage) and perforation of the small intestine, abscesses, fistulae, and intestinal bleeding. Massive distention or dilatation of the colon, and rupture of the intestine are potentially life–threatening complications. Both generally require surgery, but, [...]
I found an extremely interesting article about a Europe-wide trial (which is currently recruiting patients) to treat Crohn’s Disease. The study will attempt to find out if stem cells taken from the sufferer’s own body can provide effective long-term remission.
Aside from this being a possible cure (or at an alternative treatment), I find this quite [...]
