Losing Weight and Crohns Disease

If you have just discovered you are suffering from Crohns disease and you're already struggling with gaining extra pounds to stay healthy, you should be more worried than usual about your condition. There is a proven, albeit indirect, link between losing weight and Crohns disease and unfortunately for you, the relationship between the two is largely negative.

No one can still accurately pinpoint the cause of Crohns disease but you'll know it exists when you're experiencing inflammation of your digestive tract. Although many parts of the human body make up the digestive tract, it is usually the ileum, the bottom part of the small intestine, that's usually affected. Chrons disease may have painful symptoms and one complication that could arise from it is weight loss.

Losing weight and inclination to eat may occur because of cramping and abdominal pain. When you are suffering from such pangs, it could be quite impossible for you to even have the interest to eat. This is truer with older patients affected by Chrons disease. Many say that they "feel better" if they do not eat.

Malabsorption of lipids or carbohydrates is another possible complication of Chrons disease and which can only aggravate your problems with losing weight.

If you notice you are losing weight and the inclination to eat, you should consult your doctor immediately for ways to regain your weight and normal eating habits. Although the mortality rate for Chrons disease is quite low, people do still die because of it. With proper medication and treatment, losing weight and Crohns disease can be solved.

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