I hope this article can help you and your loved ones in the struggle with Crohn's Disease.
While there is no pinpointed cause for Crohn's Disease, researchers appear to be on the right track to getting to the bottom of the mystery behind this chronic disease.
The current mode of thinking is that Crohn's Disease is an exaggerated autoimmune response by the body. But the reason for this reaction is what confuses medical researchers.
Many scientists believe that the disease has a genetic component, but allergic reactions and forms of infection have not been ruled out. Tests have concluded that Crohn's sufferers have irregularities in the structure of their immune system, but it is unclear if this is a result of the disease or the cause of it.
Genetics
While there is no pinpointed cause for Crohn's Disease, researchers appear to be on the right track to getting to the bottom of the mystery behind this chronic disease.
The current mode of thinking is that Crohn's Disease is an exaggerated autoimmune response by the body. But the reason for this reaction is what confuses medical researchers.
Many scientists believe that the disease has a genetic component, but allergic reactions and forms of infection have not been ruled out. Tests have concluded that Crohn's sufferers have irregularities in the structure of their immune system, but it is unclear if this is a result of the disease or the cause of it.
Genetics
- Jewish individuals of Eastern European descent have a higher rate of Crohn's Disease, it appears to have a genetic link
- Approximately one-fifth of those with Crohn's Disease have a close blood relative with the disorder
Infection
- There is some thinking that an infection of some type is responsible for sending the immune system into overdrive
- Infections may be caused by foreign substances in the body
Allergy
- Infections may be caused by foreign substances in the body
Allergy
- Eliminating intake of gluten has shown to reduce or eliminate flare-ups
Combination Effect
- It is possible that genetics, infections, and allergic responses all play a part in Crohn's Disease
Medical professionals appear to be on the right course toward managing Crohn's Disease. However, without a clear understanding of the actual cause or causes, a cure will be nearly impossible to develop.
I hope this information helps clarify the current understanding on the causes of Crohn's Disease.
Our next article will cover some of the common symptoms of Crohn's Disease.
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