biology conditions

Question 1

what is crohn’s disease?

Answer 1

inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation of the digestive tract- often in the small intesine.

Question 2

how does crohn’s disease develop?

Answer 2

the main cause is unknown, researchers think that an autoimmune reaction may be one cause.
-genetics may also play a role.

Question 3

how does crohn’s disease impact an individual?

Answer 3

-increases risk of developing kidney stones, gallstones, fever and liver disease.

-flare ups can cause canker sores in the mouth which tend to clear up.

-increased risk of developing colon cancer

Question 4

how to manage crohn’s disease?

Answer 4

-steroids
-immunosuppressants
-changes to diet
-biological medicines
-surgery

Question 5

what is atopic eczema?

Answer 5

a common skin condition that causes patches of skin to become itchy, cracked or sore.

Question 6

what causes/triggers atopic eczema?

Answer 6

irritants, such as soaps
environmental factors- weather
allergies
hormonal changes

Question 7

how does atopic eczema impact an individual?

Answer 7

creates intense emotions of anger,anxiety, stress, or depression. the skin may become itchy and inflamed, due to the skin being cracked it can cause infections which can weaken the immune system.

Question 8

how can you treat/manage atopic eczema?

Answer 8

-emollients
-topical corticosteroids
-dietary changes
-environmental changes
-behavioral changes