AP2 Research Paper.docx H05V H05V: Anatomy and Physiology 2 Crohn™s Disease Research

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AP2 Research Paper.docx H05V H05V: Anatomy and Physiology 2 Crohn™s Disease Research Paper Food is an essential resource to keep life sustained. Sometimes problems with the digestive system c... an cause undesirable side effects from eating. One of these disorders is Crohn™s Disease. Crohn™s can make everyday life a little more difficult for the patient. This disease typically affects the intestines of the digestive system. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. However, any area of the digestive tract can be affected, from the mouth to the anus. It can cause inflammation, lesions, like ulcers, and possible abscesses along the affected area. Bowel obstructions can be possible if the scarring is bad enough. This can be very painful and can be life threatening for the patient. It is a chronic disease and there is not a cure for it currently. Crohn™s Disease can be treated with medications that lessen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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