Crohn's disease

What are the best treatments for Crohn's disease?

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Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract. It can cause a range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition. While there is no cure for Crohn's disease, there are several treatment options available to manage the symptoms and improve the quality of life for individuals with this condition.

1. Medications: Medications are often the first line of treatment for Crohn's disease. The choice of medication depends on the severity of the disease and the specific symptoms experienced by the patient. Some commonly prescribed medications include:

Aminosalicylates: These medications help reduce inflammation in the digestive tract and are often used for mild to moderate cases of Crohn's disease.

Corticosteroids: These powerful anti-inflammatory drugs are used to control severe symptoms during flare-ups. However, they are not suitable for long-term use due to their side effects.

Immunomodulators: These medications work by suppressing the immune system to reduce inflammation. They are often used in combination with other drugs to maintain remission.

Biologic therapies: These newer medications target specific proteins in the immune system to reduce inflammation. They are often used for moderate to severe cases of Crohn's disease that do not respond to other treatments.

2. Nutritional therapy: In some cases, a special liquid diet may be recommended to provide complete nutrition while giving the digestive system a chance to rest and heal. This approach is often used in children with Crohn's disease, but it can also be effective in adults. Nutritional therapy can help induce remission and improve overall well-being.

3. Surgery: Surgery may be necessary for individuals with severe Crohn's disease or complications that do not respond to medication. Surgery can involve removing the affected portion of the digestive tract or repairing a fistula or abscess. While surgery is not a cure, it can provide relief from symptoms and improve quality of life.

4. Lifestyle modifications: Making certain lifestyle changes can help manage Crohn's disease symptoms and reduce the frequency of flare-ups. These may include:

Dietary changes: Identifying and avoiding trigger foods can help reduce symptoms. Some individuals may benefit from a low-fiber or low-residue diet, while others may find relief with a specific carbohydrate diet or other specialized diets.

Stress management: Stress can worsen symptoms, so finding effective stress management techniques such as exercise, meditation, or counseling can be beneficial.

Regular exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity can help improve overall health and reduce inflammation.

Smoking cessation: Smoking has been linked to more severe Crohn's disease symptoms, so quitting smoking is highly recommended.

5. Supportive therapies: Complementary and alternative therapies can be used alongside conventional treatments to help manage symptoms and improve well-being. These may include acupuncture, herbal remedies, probiotics, and mind-body techniques like yoga or tai chi. It is important to discuss these therapies with a healthcare professional before incorporating them into the treatment plan.

It is crucial for individuals with Crohn's disease to work closely with their healthcare team to develop a personalized treatment plan. Regular monitoring and adjustments to the treatment approach may be necessary to manage symptoms effectively and prevent complications. With the right treatment and lifestyle modifications, many individuals with Crohn's disease can achieve long-term remission and lead fulfilling lives.

by Diseasemaps

Medications for these diseases are separated by level of symptoms. Its like a stepping stone. First one type of meds . Then you graduate up the scale depending on your severity to eventually being on Biologics.

2/20/17 by Beth 400

I am currently taking vitamins, imuran and as well i change my lifestyle but as well i take medical cannabis

5/12/17 by Rori 1500

Surgery. Total-colectomy with J-pouch

8/29/17 by Yvette 1350

Surgery if you have it as bad as i did and chemotherapy tablets helps the cancer and crohns

8/29/17 by Mell 300

mesalazina e cortisome

8/30/17 by DANY 1700

The best treatment for Crohns and Colitis are carefully structured diet revisions and supplementation moving away from drugs prescribed from Doctors ( try Dr Albert Snow in the USA or Greg Wiliams in the UK.

8/31/17 by cyrus 2270

The most effective at quelling Crohns is a prednisone, paired with hydrocortisine enemas. Although it will bring most people up to a level if health where they can function normally, they do come with many side effects which can affect anything in your bpdy and mind. Also they are really bad to take long term, so you should not rely on corticosteroids wholly.

9/1/17 by Brendan Reidy 200

I don't feel there is any one answer to this as everyone's journey is so different - drugs that work for one person don't work for another etc. For me personally surgery was the only option.

9/1/17 by Suzette Weston 700

There are many medications. If those don't work you may need surgery. Total colectomy and illeostomy.

10/19/17 by Tfochtman 2000

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The recommended treatments for Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis vary depending on the involvement of each patient. Although new drugs are emerging, the protocol to follow is very stipulated. The patient tends to have a maintenance treatment, except in cases in which it is not necessary, which usually consist in the taking of immunosuppressants and/or biological treatments. This treatment aims to maintain the patient in remission and control symptoms. Periods of outbreaks are usually controlled with high-dose corticosteroids. In most acute cases, it is necessary to resort to surgery. Current treatments are giving very good results, and although each person reacts differently to them, the majority of those affected manage to greatly improve your quality of life.

2/19/17 by Elisa. Translated

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It all depends on the commitment of the disease, many respond well with steroids and mesalazinas, other immunosuppressive and mesalazinas oral or suppositories, but a rest of not less only can stabilize the disease with biological drugs.

2/22/17 by Maria Mena. Translated

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Mesalazine and if it doesn't work a tereapia biological

3/2/17 by Fatima Baptista. Translated

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Mesalazina, Azatioprina, Adalimumab, Infliximab

3/4/17 by Nakay. Translated

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For Stress the best a walk in the countryside, laugh a lot with the people that you love, and do what you enjoy in life. A Balanced diet is best, away from the fibers, flavorings, seasonings and smoking. Probiotics and good Bacteria! Do exercise regularly

3/4/17 by Luis. Translated

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Corticosteroids to induce remission, mesalazine, immunosuppressants, biologics, etc...

5/4/17 by ALEXANDRE K TAVARES. Translated

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In my case, the treatment with medication the biological, currently use infliximab.

5/5/17 by Marcel Correa. Translated

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Depends on each case. Important to understand what a doctor alone does not make a difference. Follow up with gastro, nutritionist, rheumatologist and if possible a psychologist. Humira is the remedy that may make an effect more comprehensive.

5/5/17 by Jivaneide. Translated

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I suffer the disease of Sitc, and in my experience I worked, Mesalazine and Azathioprine

5/11/17 by Melissa Arciniega. Translated

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mesalazine to 4 grams a day probioticosprebioticos

8/12/17 by NAT. Translated

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Biological, immunosuppressive drugs, ostomy...

8/15/17 by Angelinebadal. Translated

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The first step is treatment with Mesalazine (dosage depends on each type of person). If this does not help the remission we can start with a treatment immunomodulator such as azathioprine and if alcabo a few months there is no improvement to start with some anti_TNF (biological). It is worth mentioning the use of steroids in relapses strong but it will be until they stop taking it.

9/1/17 by Miguel Cuevas. Translated

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Melazanina, immunosuppressive drugs, diets, ects

9/7/17 by Jmes. Translated

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Mezalasina 800g Acupuncture

9/8/17 by Suzely Akemi. Translated

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I'm still trying to figure out, if you have something that will improve in addition to mesalazine in that use I thank

9/11/17 by RITA. Translated

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I only had to take steroids and mesalazine

9/12/17 by Paloma. Translated

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I think that depends on each patient. For me, the continuity of the treatment and to keep myself psychologically well has been essential to cope with the disease.

9/13/17 by Rosana. Translated

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Biological Drugs.

9/14/17 by Alessandra. Translated

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For my the best of the best has been the operation, but the Remicade has always kept the Crohn's at bay.

9/17/17 by Juan González. Translated

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Mesalazine , clipper 5 mg , rectal foam claversal o salofalk

10/14/17 by Irene. Translated

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