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 [...]

Patient was educated on symptoms of Crohn’s disease as follows: Abdominal pain Pain is secondary to the inflammation and swelling of the intestinal walls. Abdominal cramps Contractions of the smooth muscle in the swollen intestines result in cramps. Reduced appetite The abdominal pain and cramps can reduce the appetite and patients can be averse to eating, fearing the activation of symptoms with food. Bloody stool The inflammation can lead to ulcerations in the large intestines, [...]

Patient was educated on Crohn’s disease as follows: Crohn’s disease is a condition secondary to chronic inflammation in the intestines. Crohn’s disease can occur due to an abnormal autoimmune response, which develops inflammatory cells that damage the cells of the intestinal wall and lead to symptoms of the inflammatory bowel disease. Factors like diet and stress can aggravate the symptoms of inflammatory process. Crohn’s disease can involve any part of the intestines, both small and [...]