Crohn Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Crohn’s disease is an______ of the bowel
A
Inflammation
2
Q
Can Crohn’s disease be cured with surgery
A
No , symptoms will frequently reoccur
3
Q
Crohn’s disease affect the digestive tract from ______
A
the mouth to anus
4
Q
What are the symptoms of Crohn’s disease
A
- ) abdominal pain
- ) weight loss
- ) diarrhea
5
Q
Excessive diarrhea will cause what electrolyte imbalance?
A
Hypokalemia
6
Q
Crohn’s disease can lead to what kind of cancer ?
A
Colon
7
Q
What are the treatment goals?
A
Drugs and Nutrition to reduce inflammation
