Crohns Disease - What is Crohn's disease, how is it treated and what are the symptoms?
Expert: Odette Yuhas - 1/24/2005
Question Daughter this AM went through emergency surgery to correct a perforated lower intestine, losing 4ft of track in the process. Doctor suspects Crohn's disease. As a layman, what is it I need to know about this condition? Daughter is 36, if that's germaine.
Answer Hi Don,
Yes, sounds like Crohn's Disease. CD (for short) is a mutated gene called Nod2. There is nothing you or anyone else could do to prevent this. It is a Chronic Disease and there is no cure. She will need medications to prevent her from having more attacks. Please tell me what you want to know, as there are so many things to tell you.
