Crohns Disease Medical Reference
- What Causes Crohn’s Disease?
The exact cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown, but theories suggest it has genetic, environmental, and immunological origins. WebMD explores what we know about the potential causes of Crohn’s disease.
- Understanding the 5 Types of Crohn’s Disease
Learn about the five types of the crohn's disease, their symptoms, treatment options and lifestyle tips.
- Diagnosing Crohn's Disease
WebMD explains the steps for diagnosing Crohn's disease, including physical exams, blood work, and lab tests.
- Creating a Crohn's Disease Diet Plan
WebMD offers diet tips and nutrition advice to help manage the symptoms of Crohn's disease.
- Crohn's Disease Complications
Learn more from WebMD about the health complications of Crohn's disease.
- When to Call a Doctor About Digestive Problems
WebMD explains which digestive symptoms should prompt a call to your doctor.
- Crohn's Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation in your digestive system. Learn more about symptoms, causes, risk factors, triggers, and treatment options.
- X-Ray Exams of the Digestive Tract for Crohn’s Disease
WebMD explains X-ray tests for digestive problems, including upper and lower GI exams.
- Laparoscopic Total Abdominal Colectomy
Laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy is a surgery that removes the large intestine to treat inflammatory conditions of the intestine, such as ulcerative colitis and familiar polyposis. Learn more from WebMD about the procedure.
