Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease services offered in Tampa, Dade City, Venice and New Port Richey, FL

Crohn’s disease affects about 6-8 million people around the world. If you experience abdominal pain caused by this disease, see the experts at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners in Tampa, Dade City, Venice, and New Port Richey, Florida. The experienced interventional pain management specialists offer superior treatments that ease your discomfort. Schedule an evaluation today by calling the office or requesting an appointment online.

Crohn's Disease Q&A

What is Crohn’s disease?

Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune condition. It’s a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects your digestive tract. Crohn’s disease can cause swelling and irritation in your small and large intestine that may lead to diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, or weight loss.

While there’s no cure for Crohn’s disease, treatment can help you manage your symptoms, enhancing your quality of life.

Which symptoms can Crohn's disease cause?

Crohn’s disease can cause the following symptoms:

Chronic diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Abdominal cramping
Weight loss
Reduced appetite
Bloody stool
Infections around your anus
Fever
Fatigue
Mouth sores
Joint pain
Osteoporosis
Kidney stones
Rashes
Anemia and other forms of nutrient deficiencies

Your symptoms might appear suddenly or develop gradually. They can be mild to severe. In children, Crohn’s disease might contribute to growth delays.

What are the risk factors for Crohn’s disease?

The cause of Crohn’s disease isn’t clear, but its risk factors may include:

Family history of Crohn’s disease
Stress
Living in urban areas
Smoking
Previous appendix surgery

Crohn’s disease affects more than three-quarters of a million Americans.

How is Crohn’s disease diagnosed?

Diagnosing Crohn’s disease requires a review of your symptoms and medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic testing. You might need blood tests, stool testing, imaging procedures, or an endoscopy (inserting a thin lighted camera through your digestive tract). Your specialist determines which treatment is the most appropriate to ease unpleasant symptoms.

How is Crohn’s disease treated?

Treating Crohn’s disease may consist of:

Medications
Nutrition changes
Dietary supplements
Stress-reduction techniques
No smoking
Wellness care
Surgery

Your pain specialist reviews your treatment options and establishes which is the most appropriate based on the severity of your condition and your specific symptoms.

Surgery can help remove abnormalities in your digestive tract or ease ongoing pain.

Nutritional changes include avoiding foods that trigger bothersome symptoms and eating several smaller meals instead of a few large meals.

Follow up with the Comprehensive Pain Management Partners experts to ensure long-lasting relief and a better quality of life.

Schedule a Crohn’s disease evaluation today at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners by calling the office or requesting an appointment online.