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Crohn's disease (Clinical Manifestations (Inflammation of skin, eyes…

- - - - bacteria or virus can trigger inflammation
    - - More common if a family member has it
- - - - Where there is not enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body
    - - Liver or Gallbladder has some type of issue or disease
    - - Erythema Nodosum
        
        Tender pink or red bumps under the skin, usually on the shins
      - Pyoderma Gangrenosum
        
        Painful red to purple pus-filled blisters that turn into skin ulcers
      - Aphthous Stomatitis
        
        Small mouth ulcers also known as canker sores
    - - Condition where bones become soft, weak and brittle
    - - Inflammation of the joints
    - - Corticosteroids
        
        Can be associated with risk of
        
        Cataracts
        
        Glaucoma
        
        Diabetes
        
        High blood pressure
      - Certain drugs can block the function of the immune system
        
        Leading to increased risk of certain cancer and infections
- - - - Reduce inflammation
        
        Prednisone
        
        Budesonide
    - - Reduce inflammation
        
        Sulfasalazine
  - - - Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)
      - Methotrexate (Trexall)
      - Adalimumab (Humira)
      - Natalizumab (Tysabri)
      - Infliximab (Remicade)
      - Vedolizumab (Entyvio)
      - Mercaptopurine (Purinethol, Purixan)
      - Ustekinumab (Stelara)
      - Azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran)
  - - - Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
      - Metronidazole (Flagyl)
  - - - Anti-diarrheals
        
        Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
        
        Loperamide (Imodium A-D)
        
        Psyllium powder (Metamucil)
      - Pain Relievers
        
        Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
        
        Ibuprofen (Motrin)
        
        Naproxen Sodium (Aleve)
      - Iron Supplements
      - Vitamin B12 Shots
      - Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements
  - - - Low Fiber/Residue
  - - - Remove damaged portion of intestine and then reconnects the healthy sections
      - Can be used to close fistulas and drain abscesses
- - - - Seeing if there are enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body
    - - Providing a stool sample to test for hidden blood
  - - - A scope is used to view the entire colon
        
        Can help confirm diagnosis
    - - Uses a magnetic field to create detailed images of organs and tissues
        
        Very useful in looking at fistulas in the anal area or small intestine
    - - A special x-ray that looks at the entire bowel as well as the tissues outside the bowel
      - CT Enterography
        
        Special x-ray that provides better images of the small intestine
    - - Swallow a capsule that has a camera in it
        
        Takes pictures of the small intestine
        
        Passes painlessly in the stool
    - - A scope is used in conjunction with an overture to see parts of the bowel a standard endoscope does not reach