Background
What system does Crohn’s affect?
Digestive
Patient feels pain. This is a...
SYMPTOM
Camera Test
Colonoscopy
Main treatment
Medications
Long-lasting
Chronic
What age group is most affected?
Teens/young adults
Doctor sees inflammation. This is a...
SIGN
Blood test
Removes damaged intestine
Surgery
Sudden worsening
Flare up
Is it chronic or temporary?
Chronic
What's a symptom that can be common and not necessarily indicate Chron's?
Diarrhea
Checks stool
Stool test
Helps prevent flare-ups
Swelling
Inflammation
Where in the body can it occur?
Anywhere in digestive tract
Red/Black ___ seen in stool is...
BLOOD
Imaging
CT/MRI
Helps mental health
Stress management
Open sore
Ulcer
What non-controllable factor increases risk?
Family history/genetics
Low red blood cells
Anemia
Upper GI test
Endoscopy
Targets immune system
Biologics
Disease group
IBD