This is the ninth video in the IBD School Basics Video Series, which aims to educate IBD patients, their friends, and families of people with IBD about Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. This video explains, and supports or refutes some common myths about IBD. Please add comments, make suggestions for improvements, and suggest topics for future videos. Thanks!
Sorry for the shaky video! I am making French Meadow Bakery Gluten Free Cookies. I don’t have a shot of me eating the cookies. I though they were interesting. Kind of gritty, but tasted pretty good. I think they would take some getting used to taste wise. They smelled and looked absolutely delicious. I purchased some gluten free pasta and will try to make that in a few days. For you all who don’t know, I have Crohn’s Disease. Follow me on twitter @crohnsfighter Check out my blog learn-about-crohns.blogspot.com to hear more crap from me. Thanks for watching. Subscribe!!!! ________________________________________ ___________________________________ Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end of the rectum (anus). Symptoms Symptoms depend on what part of the gastrointestinal tract is affected. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and can come and go with periods of flare-ups. The main symptoms of Crohn’s disease are: Crampy abdominal (belly area) pain Fever Fatigue Loss of appetite Pain with passing stool (tenesmus) Persistent, watery diarrhea Unintentional weight loss Other symptoms may include: Constipation Eye inflammation Fistulas (usually around the rectal area, may cause draining of pus, mucus, or stools) Joint pain Liver inflammation Mouth ulcers Rectal bleeding and bloody stools Skin rash Swollen gums
Ever since I had my ileostomy surgery, I have noticed a series of strange symptoms that have been occurring quite frequently. Especially early in the morning, I have been having feelings of light headedness, weakness, shaky, clammy, where I sweat, yet I feel cold–the feelings accelerate to the point where I have blacked out completely. Generally, I noticed that eating something during these episodes have helped to stabilize my body. When speaking with my doctor, he diagnosed me with having Hypoglycemia. In hypoglycemia, the pancreas sends out too much insulin and the blood sugar plummets below the level necessary to maintain well-being.
To learn more go to www.CaptainColon.com or http You’ve had abdominal pain for several hours, and there doesn’t seem to be any relief in sight. Should you wait it out or seek help right away? Abdominal pain is common. Episodes often stem from overeating or eating too much of a certain type of food. Sometimes a viral or bacterial infection (gastroenteritis) is responsible. In other cases, the pain may be an early warning sign of something more serious. But, you can’t always judge the severity of its cause by how much pain you feel. Cramping from a viral infection or simple gas can cause severe pain, while potentially life-threatening problems, such as colon cancer or appendicitis, may cause little or no pain initially. Where does it hurt? The number of organs in your abdomen and the complex signals they send can make it tough to pinpoint the cause of abdominal pain. Sometimes, the location of your pain can help narrow the list. But, it’s very difficult to know the cause of the abdominal pain solely by its location, even for an experienced doctor. Navel area Pain near your bellybutton can be related to a small intestine disorder or an inflammation of your appendix (appendicitis). The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch that projects out from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. If it gets obstructed, it may become inflamed and filled with pus. Without treatment, an infected appendix can burst and cause a serious infection (peritonitis). In addition to …
