I have friend named Tony Oliver. He was diagnosed with Crohn's disease so this article caught my attention and really opened my eyes to what he is going through.
Hello, my name is Jason Sunnarborg and this is my personal blog about my Health and Nutrition business. I will be updating this blog every day or two and I know you will find the information I post to be interesting. If you ever have any questions or comments about any of the topics, feel free to contact me through my websites or just call me.
WHAT IS CROHN'S DISEASE
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. it causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to many symptoms including, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea and even malnutrition. That is by no means the complete list but are the most common. Currently, there is no known cure for Crohn's disease. However, treatments can greatly reduce the symptoms and even bring about long-term remissions. With treatment, many people can lead full, functional lives.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of Crohn's disease range from mild to severe and can come on suddenly, without warning. You can have long periods of remission, but when the disease flares up symptoms can include: Diarrhea, Abdominal pain and cramping, Blood in the stool, Ulcers, Reduced appetite and weight loss, Fever, Fatigue, Arthritis, Eye inflammation, Mouth sores, Skin disorders, Infammation of the liver or bile ducts.
COMPLICATIONS
Crohn's disease, if left unchecked with no form of treatment can lead to different complications. If these complications are left unchecked can lead to very serious health issues. Here are some of the complications that can come about due to Crohn's disease.
Bowel obstruction- This is actually more extreme than just normal constipation. This obstruction can actually lead to the need for surgery to remove the affected portion of the bowel.
Ulcers- Inflammation can lead to open sores anywhere in your digetive tract.
Fistulas- Sometimes ulcers can extend completely through the intestinal wall causing connections with different parts of your body. Connections can extend to other parts of your intestine, skin, even another organ. Left untreated can lead to malnutrition all the way to life-threatening problems.
Malnutrition- Diarrhea, abdominal pains and cramping makes it difficult to eat. Also, when you are able to eat, you dont get a good absorbtion of vital nutrients to keep your body healthy.
Colon Cancer- Crohn's disease that affects the colon does increase the risk of colon cancer.
This list is by no means complete, but does show some of the more serious complications.
As I mentioned earlier, my friend Tony has Crohn's disease. I used to work with him. I can remember some of the difficulties he used to have during that time. When he had flare-ups, I can remember all the times he had to call in sick to work. I also remember the times Tony was at work and would have to disappear for long periods of time because of his symptoms. A lot of those times he just ended up leaving work early because he just couldn't function in his job at those times. I can not begin to imagine the suffering Tony was going through during those times. I just knew of the difficulties it created for myself and others in the job. Needless to say, those difficulties were not Tony's fault. Put yourself in Tony's shoes. Would you have been any different. Probably not!
MEDICATIONS
There are actually a good amount of different medications to help keep symptoms under control. Of course, those of you who have been reading my posts know, I am not a huge fan of medications. After reading all the different side affects of some of those medications, I have come to the opinion that I myself would not want to take them.
Remember- I am not a qualified professional. This is just my humble opinion. I am not qualified to diagnose, norr treat Crohn's disease. All I can do is offer an alternative. Luckily, if you agree with me about medications, the article did mention that Herbal and Nutritional supplements may be a viable alternative.
HEBALIFE
Herbalife does offer five wonderful products that may help with the symptoms of Crohn's disease.
Herbal aloe- Calms and heals the digestive tract
Herbalifeline- Helps reduce inflammation
Cell Activator- Helps repair and heal the intestines
Florafiber- Balances out the good and bad bacteria. When there is a flare-up can actually replace bad bacteria with good bacteria
Tang Kuei- Helps with the pain and cramps
As I said before, I am not a qualified professional. However, if some of this hits close to home for you or you have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease and are interested in seeing if these products will work for you, click on my store's website and I will help you reach your health goals. Remember- to see prices, when prompted, type in the word healthy.
Seriously folks- It is time to take care of yourself. You are worth it!!!!!
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