Crohn's Disease		Small Intestine
Crohn's disease; Crohn//'s disease; Inflamatory Bowel Disease; Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's

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Please Read Description Help me Fight Crohn s Disease

<a href= http www active com donate MI09florida jrosenberg >www active com donate MI09florida jrosenberg< a> Dear Friends Thank you for reading this picture description As many of you may already know I have been suffering from Crohn s Disease since March of 2001 For those who do not know Crohn s Disease which is closely related to Ulcerative Colitis is an autoimmune disorder that most commonly affects the small intestine however it often affects the entire digestive tract as well as other areas of the body Since I was initially diagnosed I have been treated with different diets and a plethora of expensive medicines including chemotherapy anti TNF biological agents steroids etc etc Currently I inject myself once per week with Humira I have been hospitalized for weeks at a time due to both direct intestinal complications as well as extra intestinal manifestations such as rheumatologic joint symptoms I am writing this to ask for your help I have joined up with Team Challenge the fundraising arm of the Crohn s amp Colitis Foundation of America www ccfa org Early next year I plan on crossing the finish line of the ING Miami Half Marathon 13 1 miles with thousands of other participants many who have also joined Team Challenge Our goal is to raise money to help find a cure for Crohn s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Funds raised through Team Challenge will go directly towards helping the CCFA find cures for these debilitating diseases Team Challenge is unique in that more than 83 cents on EVERY dollar the foundation spends will go towards important potentially life altering programs Please take a moment and fill out the secure online donation form at <a href= http www active com donate MI09florida jrosenberg >www active com donate MI09florida jrosenberg< a> If you have any questions you can contact me at jsrcyclist mac com Thank you Justin Rosenberg Deerfield Beach FL

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Location of the small intestine Image from the National Institutes of Health Crohn s disease causes inflammation in the small intestine Crohn s disease usually occurs in the lower

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Click the icon to see an image of Crohn s disease

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specimen for analysis The pictures below show the typical appearance of these Ulcerative colitis as seen with a colonoscope showing small bleeding ulcers and pus

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There are three body views front back and side that may be helpful if you are uncertain of a body area Many areas are referred to by both descriptive and technical names For example the

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resulting in diarrhoea Multiple polyps can similarly cause diarrhoea Appearance of a villous adenoma of the colon as seen with a colonoscope

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$2200 SGD Capsule Pill camera PillCam® SB

This capsule camera brand name PillCam® is the most expensive camera in term of size vs dollars it measures 26mm in length and 11mm in diameter and weigh less than 4 grams 2 fps compared to those cameras you own and it a quot single use quot only camera It is to be taken orally when swallowed takes pictures of your gastrointestinal tract It helps doctors find the cause for symptoms that don t seem to go away such as stomach pain diarrhea weight loss rectal bleeding and anemia Unlike some other tests the PillCam® procedure does not require sedation takes place right in your doctor s office and allows you to go on with your normal daily activities it travels through the body and transmits the images to a computer so your physician can view them and make a diagnosis The PillCam® SB capsule is designed specifically to help your doctor see inside your small bowel small intestine to diagnose disorders such as Crohn s disease Celiac disease benign and cancerous tumors ulcerative colitis as well as others disorders The small intestine is the part of the gastrointestinal tract that connects the stomach to the large intestine and absorbs nutrients For more info <a href= http www givenimaging com >see here< a> It costs me $2200 SGD Oh it was not for me it was for my mom

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constipation The major diseases which can cause this are pictured below Cancer of the colon as seen with a colonoscope

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Appearance of a villous adenoma of the colon as seen with a colonoscope Multiple polyps as seen with a colonoscope

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Cancer of the colon as seen with a colonoscope Diverticulitis as seen with a colonoscope

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Crohn s disease causes inflammation in the small intestine Crohn s disease usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine called the ileum but it can affect any part of the

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below shows the abnormal staining of the bowel which can occur Melanosis coli Staining of bowel following purgative

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FAQ General Information Definition of Crohn s Disease Crohn s disease causes inflammation in the small intestine Crohn s disease usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine called the ileum but it can affect any part of the

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Ask the Doctor August 13 2007 Answered by Bret A Lashner M D M P H Coping with Crohn s in the small intestine

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