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Crohn’s Disease

Also indexed as:Granulomatous Ileitis, Ileocolitis, Regional Enteritis
A full feeling in your stomach, accompanied by abdominal pain and regular bouts of diarrhoea, may be signs of Crohn’s disease. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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A full feeling in your stomach, accompanied by abdominal pain and regular bouts of diarrhoea, may be signs of Crohn’s disease. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Fill up on fibre

    Improve stool quality and other symptoms by eating high-fibre fruits and vegetables and by taking fibre supplements such as psyllium or glucomannan

  • Fight back with fish

    Prevent relapses by frequently eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, mackerel, or sardines

  • Stop diarrhoea and reduce anal irritation with over-the-counter remedies, including loperamide (Imodium A-D) and bulk-forming laxatives, such as methylcellulose (Citrucel) or psyllium (Konsyl, Metamucil)

  • Take a daily multivitamin

    Choose a comprehensive formula containing zinc, folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin D to prevent deficiencies caused by poor absorption

  • Discover beneficial bacteria

    Take 250 mg of Saccharomyces boulardii three times a day to help control diarrhoea

  • Ask about prescription drugs that may relieve symptoms, including sulphazalazine (Azulfidine), oral prednisone (Deltasone), and azathioprine (Imuran), as well as antidiarrhoeal drugs, such as loperamide (Imodium) and diphenoxylate (Lomotil)

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