Patient was educated on low residue diet as follows: Low residue diet is recommended for individuals with complaint of intestinal narrowing. The narrowing of the intestines can result from factors, such as, Crohn’s disease or formation of scar tissue from a previous surgery. Low residue diet involves avoiding foods such as, raw fruits, vegetables and seeds that add bulk to stool. Less bulk can pass through the narrowed intestines easily without any obstructions. This will [...]

Patient was educated on the complications of Crohn’s disease as follows: Osteoporosis Anti-inflammatory steroid medications prescribed for managing the symptoms of Crohn’s disease can result in weakening of bones and steroid induced osteoporosis in long run and can result in pathological fractures. Malnutrition Chronic unresolved inflammatory bowel disease with ulceration of the intestinal wall can result in poor absorption of nutrients from the intestines and consequent malnutrition. Prolonged malnutrition can contribute towards weight loss. Malnutrition [...]

Patient was educated on the complications of Crohn’s disease as follows: Perforation of intestine Swollen and weakened wall of the intestine can result in perforation of the intestine, peritonitis, and shock. Severe dehydration Crohn’s disease with chronic inflammation of the large intestinal wall with ulceration of the wall can result in reduced water reabsorption from the large intestine and can present with symptoms of dehydration, such as, dry skin and rapid heartbeat. Risk for clot [...]

Patient was educated on the complications of Crohn’s disease as follows: Severe bleeding with blood loss in stool The inflammation can lead to ulcerations in the intestines, leading to hemorrhage and bleeding. Diffusely swollen small intestine Crohn’s disease involving the small intestine can result in diffuse thickening of the wall, narrowing the lumen of the intestines and causing obstruction of the small intestine. Diffusely swollen colon Crohn’s disease involving the colon can result in inflammation [...]

Patient was educated on symptoms of Crohn’s disease as follows: Rectal urgency The irritation of rectum can lead to rectal urgency and need to empty bowels. This can disturb sleep time and result in exhaustion and distress. Diarrhea The irritation of the intestinal wall results in diarrhea and loss of fluid and electrolytes. Dehydration Chronic inflammation of the intestinal wall with ulceration of the wall can result in reduced water reabsorption from the large intestine [...]