Flashcards in Crohn's Disease Deck (8)
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1
Crohn's disease is an _____ of the bowels
Inflammation
2
Can Crohn's disease be cured with surgery
No, symptoms frequently will reoccur
3
Crohn's disease affects the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. True or false?
True
4
What are the symptoms of Crohn's disease?
Abdominal pain, diarrhea weight loss
5
Excessive diarrhea will cause what electrolyte imbalance?
Hypokalemia
6
What foods should be avoided and why?
Dairy products and high-fiber meals, which may worsen diarrhea
7
Crohn's disease can lead to what kind of cancer?
Colon
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