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How can you help with Chron's disease?

I have Chron's disease. How can you help with Chron's disease?

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Crohn's disease can cause inflammation of the GI tract from the mouth to the anus. Treatment depends on the location and type of symptoms you are experiencing. There are medical therapies, ranging from anti-inflammatories, to immune suppressing drugs that modulate your bodies immune response, and can prevent or diminish "flare ups." You should talk to your Gastroenterologist about which therapies may be right for you. in severe cases, Crohn's can cause stricture, obstruction, or bleeding of the intestines. These may sometimes be dealt with surgically. Perianal fistula are also common, and can be difficult to live with and treat. Seeking consultation from Colorectal surgeon would be required in these instances.
Generally it is managed with medications. Surgery is reserved for complications and non-response to medications.
Recommend you see your local IBD/Crohn's or GI specialist. In the interim, probiotics may help and avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, adult-dose aspirin, and similar meds).
There are many medications available to help treat Crohn's disease. These include anti-inflammatories and immune modulating agents. I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist. Occasionally, surgery is also needed for management.
Consult a Naturopath and Functional Medicine. Start Acupuncture with Moxibustion. It’s a radical change in diet. The best diet would be an organic, no gluten, non-GMO MIND diet. A Candida program diet would help as well. There is also a helminthic treatment with parasites.
There are many treatments available nowadays. The key is to find a good GI doctor who is knowledgeable in IBD/Crohns and has a lot of experience. If you are in a big city then this should not be difficult, but if you are in a small town it will be tough.