Types of Crohn's disease

 

Types of Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is classified as an inflammatory bowel disease , this disease accompanies the affected person throughout his life, people with Crohn's disease can have periods of severe symptoms followed by periods without symptoms or with very mild symptoms, but are there types of Crohn's disease?

• Types of Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease has 5 main types , each of which has its own symptoms , and doctors identify each type depending on the location of inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, below we explain:

Inflammation of the ileum and colon

Ileitis occurs at the end of the small intestine, as well as part of the large intestine or colon, and is the most common type of Crohn's disease, the common symptoms of which are significant weight loss, diarrhea, cramping, pain in the middle or lower right part of the abdomen.

Inflammation of the ileum

Common symptoms include significant weight loss, diarrhea, cramping, pain in the middle or lower right part of the abdomen, in addition, inflammatory abscesses may form in the lower right part of the abdomen.

Infectious and duodenal Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease affects the stomach and duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine, people with it often experience nausea, loss of appetite and weight, and if small parts of the intestine are blocked as a result of inflammation, the sufferer may experience vomiting.

jejunitis and ileitis

The jejunum and ileum occur in the jejunum, which is the second part of the small intestine, and those affected may experience a variety of symptoms, including:

1. Abdominal cramps after meals.
2. Diarrhea.
3. Abdominal pain, which can sometimes be severe.

granulomatous colitis

Granulomatous colitis affects the colon and can cause sores and abscesses around the anus as well as skin problems, joint pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding.

• Differences between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis 

1. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis have many symptoms in common, besides being two types of inflammatory bowel disease, however, they are two medical conditions that differ from each other in the areas of the digestive tract where they affect.
2. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, and can also affect the thickness of the entire intestinal wall. 
3. Ulcerative colitis affects both the colon and rectum, as well as the inner lining of the large intestine.

• Is Crohn's disease preventable

There is no way to prevent Crohn's disease of various types , however, some changes in a healthy lifestyle can alleviate the severity of symptoms, including: 

1. Stop smoking.
2. Follow a healthy, low-fat diet.
3. Regular exercise is recommended.
4. Control stress.