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What is crohn's disease? can you explain the cause?
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See complete answer: Crohns disease is an autoimmune condition. We still dont understand what causes it studies indicate that the inflammation in cd involves a complex interaction of factors: the genes the person has inherited, the immune system, and something in the environment.
Answered 9/12/2015
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No known cause: Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (ibd) and can involve any portion of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. There is no known cause. The disease involves all layers of the bowel wall, and can lead to diarrhea, strictures, fistulas and abscesses. It is characterized by "skip areas and asymmetry" in involved areas of bowel.
Answered 11/8/2012
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