{"id":1743,"date":"2018-05-09T09:32:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T09:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?p=1743"},"modified":"2021-10-11T03:28:17","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T03:28:17","slug":"11-crohns-disease-symptoms-to-watch-out-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/11-crohns-disease-symptoms-to-watch-out-for\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Crohn’s Disease Symptoms to Watch Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There has been a lot that has been done to raise more awareness of Crohn\u2019s Disease on a large scale, and it\u2019s likely that even if you don\u2019t know exactly what it is it\u2019s likely that you will already have heard of Crohn\u2019s disease by now \u2013 at least vaguely through some form of media. It\u2019s more common than it was twenty years ago, so you might even know someone personally who has struggled with Crohn\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019ve heard of it before or not, you should pay attention to some of these symptoms of Crohn\u2019s that you should watch out for. With the right adaptations to your lifestyle and the right kind of treatment, Crohn\u2019s is a very manageable condition. Take a look at some of these symptoms if you suspect that either you or someone you know might have it.<\/p>\n

1. Weight Loss<\/h3>\n

First, we have to tell you more about the basics of Crohn\u2019s disease<\/a>: It\u2019s an inflammatory bowel disease that\u2019s considered to be much in the same class as other diseases like Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS: If you find that you often have to deal with stomach pain and general digestive discomfort while trying to get through the day, then you should consider the fact that you might be suffering from some type of digestive issue and make an appointment with your doctor to find out what as soon as you can.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been experiencing weight loss that you can\u2019t find a dietary cause for, then it could be one of the symptoms that point to Crohn\u2019s and we\u2019d strongly suggest that you get your doctor to take a closer look. Any kind of sudden weight loss warrants a visit to the doctor, even if it doesn\u2019t turn out to be Crohn\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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2. Fatigue<\/h3>\n

Have you been feeling more and more tired as you make it through every day but have been largely unable to figure out why? Fatigue<\/a> is a common health issue that can be associated with any number of diseases, syndromes, and symptoms, but if you can combine it with any of the other symptoms on this list and a potential family history of Crohn\u2019s disease, then you should go to your doctor and ask them to have a closer look.<\/p>\n

General fatigue and tiredness can often point to something larger wrong with your health that you need to get checked out \u2013 and many times it can point specifically to dietary and digestive issues that are making your body feel slowed down and sluggish in general. Never try to push through your fatigue \u2013 instead, try to find the cause of it. Mention your symptoms to your doctor if you have been feeling tired lately, even if you think you are getting more than enough sleep.<\/p>\n

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3. Abdominal Swelling and Pain<\/h3>\n

Because we\u2019ve already told you that Crohn\u2019s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that is likely to affect your digestive system<\/a> in turn, so it would be a logical next step to say that one of the common symptoms associated with Crohn\u2019s disease sufferers includes abdominal swelling and pain; to make this a little bit clearer, this is due to the internal inflammation that comes along with Crohn\u2019s disease, and when you consume anything that triggers an attack, the accompanying stomach pain has been described as being horrendous \u2013 and might require hospitalization in some severe cases.<\/p>\n

Any type of abdominal swelling and pain of this type should be reported to your doctor as soon as you can, and sometimes might even warrant a visit to the emergency room if the symptoms persist. Abdominal swelling can be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your health, whether pointing to Crohn\u2019s or not!<\/p>\n

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4. Stomach Ulcers<\/h3>\n

Along with the abdominal swelling and pain that can many times be associated with suffering from Crohn\u2019s disease, you might also be at a much higher risk of developing stomach ulcers \u2013 or ulcers in the colon and digestive tract, which is the most common and what most people are referring to when they think they actually mean \u201cstomach ulcer\u201d.<\/p>\n

There are many dangers that are directly associated with stomach ulcers, including tears in the abdominal lining if the condition is aggravated constantly and left untreated for too long, and the symptoms of an ulcer can include severe pain and even stomach bleeding in some cases. If you suspect a stomach ulcer<\/a>, make immediate changes to your diet and avoid anything that\u2019s considered to be either fatty or acidic. And in the meantime, make an appointment with your doctor \u2013 especially if your ulcer has become a recurring problem over a long period of time.<\/p>\n

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5. Appetite Issues<\/h3>\n

Crohn\u2019s disease is primarily a disease of the bowels and digestive tract, so you can guess at the fact that the effect it will have on the way you eat is pretty big: But what you might not have thought about until now is the fact that Crohn\u2019s disease will very likely result in long-term issues with your appetite.<\/p>\n

Many of those who suffer from Crohn\u2019s eventually find it extremely hard to build up an appetite<\/a> \u2013 and this is for physical reasons more than it is psychological. These appetite issues can make the weight loss that\u2019s already associated with the condition much worse, and should be addressed as an issue by themselves \u2013 there are a few worthy tracks that doctors can employ as appetite stimulants that can get your appetite back on track. And, sometimes appetite doesn\u2019t factor into it and you should consider the fact that you need food to live \u2013 if this seems impossible, see your doctor. They CAN help.<\/p>\n

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6. Fever<\/h3>\n

One of the things that Crohn\u2019s disease does to the body is to cause intense inflammation<\/a>, usually directly of the digestive tract, when anything that triggers an attack is consumed \u2013 this can lead to a lot of pain and discomfort in people who suffer from the disease, and this can make life extremely hard to get through at times.<\/p>\n

It can also manifest in a sudden inexplicable fever that doesn\u2019t go away for a long time \u2013 and, if you don\u2019t know that you have Crohn\u2019s yet, will seem to have no apparent cause at all. If you\u2019re running a high fever then it\u2019s your body\u2019s way of telling you that there\u2019s something wrong \u2013 in fact, it\u2019s your body\u2019s way of trying to fight off an infection (real or perceived) by your body from within. In many cases, inflammation attacks in those who suffer from Crohn\u2019s will manifest with a high fever \u2013 take note and take care.<\/p>\n

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7. Diarrhea<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s almost a given that with any kind of digestive disease, whether it\u2019s a chronic condition on its own or a virus that you picked up while on holiday, you\u2019re going to have some kind of bouts of stomach upsets and diarrhea as time goes on: These attacks might last for days to weeks at a time, or they might come and go \u2013 just to reappear again in six months when you thought you were finally rid of the original problem.<\/p>\n

A repeated health issue like this should never be ignored. Diarrhea and repeated stomach upsets could very well be indicative of Crohn\u2019s disease, especially if you have a prior family history and can combine it with some of the symptoms that we\u2019ve already mentioned on this list so far. Remember that Diarrhea<\/a> can easily dehydrate the body in a matter of hours, so see your doctor sooner rather than later if this symptom doesn\u2019t go away by itself.<\/p>\n

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8.Anemia<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve already established just what Crohn\u2019s disease is behind the scenes and just what it can do with the body. You can guess at the fact that there are many other issues that will come along with Crohn\u2019s that we can directly relate to your diet \u2013 and naturally, there are easy ways to make this more bearable on the body if you know that you are struggling with it already.<\/p>\n

An attack of inflammation affecting the stomach and intestinal lining as much as Crohn\u2019s does can also result in the fact that your body isn\u2019t absorbing nutrients properly \u2013 and this can quickly lead to anemia<\/a> or the lack of iron in your overall diet. If you think that you might be suffering from Crohn\u2019s and that it might be the reason for your health being off for years without seeming cause, then you should speak to your doctor about the symptoms that you have been experiencing.<\/p>\n

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9. Arthritis<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve already gone over most of the symptoms that you might experience if you have Crohn\u2019s disease. We can safely say that there are some people who will experience several of these symptoms at once, and some people who might experience none of these symptoms during their life with Crohn\u2019s disease at all \u2013 but we can also say that any symptoms mean that something with your health needs to be checked out, and we\u2019d advise you to visit your doctor.<\/p>\n

Another symptom commonly going hand in hand with Crohn\u2019s disease is arthritis<\/a>, which can affect any part of the body \u2013 including your spine and your hands. Arthritis should be treated as a condition on its own, and doctors can prescribe a range of medication that will stop the degradation of your condition over time \u2013 and you will find that you\u2019re in much less pain for it as a whole.<\/p>\n

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10. Bowel Obstruction<\/h3>\n

Just how scared are you really of going to the doctor to have your routine health screening done? You would be surprised that most people are terrified of going to the doctor when they really don\u2019t have many reasons to be: Doctors are professionals, and you are much better off knowing what the problems in your health are than trying to deal with them when they are still undiagnosed.<\/p>\n

Another symptom that can often go hand in hand with Crohn\u2019s disease is bowel obstruction, which can in simple terms require surgery in order to get the blockage removed \u2013 and in Crohn\u2019s, this is something that can happen with almost no prior warning; if you suspect that this might be happening to you, then we suggest that you make a straight trip to the emergency room before you cause further damage by ignoring it \u2013 which can be as severe as bleeding, hernias<\/a> and infection.<\/p>\n

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11. Genetics<\/h3>\n

You can\u2019t really refer to genetics as a symptom when it comes to having a disease or suffering from a syndrome, but you can say that genetics plays a very important role \u2013 and that genetics can be the quickest way to know when you are a risk factor for certain diseases. Visiting your doctor regularly and early on is one way of making sure that you\u2019ve got one up on your genetics<\/a> \u2013 nothing can sneak up on you if you more or less already know that it could be a problem in future and you are making the necessary precautions to make it easier on yourself.<\/p>\n

If you have a family history of IBS or Crohn\u2019s, then it is likely that you or your children might very well suffer from the same disease. If they are showing any symptoms or you know of anyone in your family that is suffering from Crohn\u2019s then you should consider getting the rest of the family history checked out.<\/p>\n\r\n

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