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    Glossary Crohn's disease

    chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract

    Crohn's disease, also known as regional enteritis or granulomatous colitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. It can affect any part of the digestive system from the mouth to the anus, but most commonly impacts the end of the small intestine (ileum) and the beginning of the colon. Symptoms often include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. The exact cause is unknown, but it involves an abnormal immune response that leads to inflammation.

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      research Budesonide for maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease

      156 citations , August 2014 in “Cochrane library”
      This study suggests that oral budesonide may not effectively maintain remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months, with minor benefits that are outweighed by increased rates of treatment-related adverse events.

      research Metastatic Crohn's Disease of the Lung

      14 citations , September 1998 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition”
      This case study describes a 15-year-old girl with pulmonary Crohn's disease diagnosed via endoscopy, highlighting the potential for endobronchial changes in children with this condition.

      research Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, alopecia universalis and Crohn's disease

      8 citations , June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis”
      This case report documents a 33-year-old male with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, including diabetes mellitus type 1, Hashimoto thyroiditis, adrenal insufficiency, and Crohn's disease, highlighting the ongoing difficulties in managing multiple autoimmune conditions.

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