Life, Above AllEssential  Questions  to  LAA

Meet  my  youngest  brother,  Andy

He's  29  years  old,  married  and  is  a  junior  high  teacher.

Andy  constantly  battled  an  upset  stomach  and  frequent  

visits  to  the  latrine  throughout  his  adolescent  life  and  was  

finally  diagnosed  with  Crohn's  at  21  years  old.

Andy's  condition  has  impacted  his  family  as  we  all  have  to  be  very  mindful  of  what  we  eat  and  how  we  socialize.    It  may  not  seem  like  much  but  it  is  a  real  dilemma  when  he  visits.

Crohn's DiseaseCrohn's disease is caused by interactions between environmental, immunological and bacterial factors in genetically susceptible individuals. This results in chronic inflammation, in which the body's immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract possibly directed at the microbes living there.

There is no known pharmaceutical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease. Treatment options

are restricted to controlling symptoms, maintaining remission, and preventing

relapse.

History and Incidence of Crohn's

Crohn's was first described as early as 1632 and wasn't formally named until 1960 by Mr. Crohn.

Often confused with intestinal tuberculosis!!!

Rembrandt paints the anatomy picture

Drawing by Champlain of Ottawa Valley in 1632; La Nouuelle France

Technology  Diagnose  and  its  Future

CT Enteroclysis

Drugs;  antibiotics,  steroids

Surgery

Research  in  the  pathology  of  Crohn's  bacteria  has  led  to  the  discovery  of  biologics  (GMOs  that  target  inflammatory  response)

Community  connections/mentorship

Critique/revision

Classroom  activities

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