Does Crohn's disease cause bowel sounds?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on December 30, 2024
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Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel condition characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation, and rectal bleeding. If diarrhea occurs, there will be noticeable hyperactive bowel sounds, and under such circumstances, it is imperative to use antidiarrheal medications promptly. Dietary adjustments are also important, including eating a moderate amount of vegetables and fruits. The dietary principles should focus on eating small, frequent meals with high nutrition and low fat. During active phases, it's crucial to rest more and stay hydrated, as severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Crohn's disease tends to recur frequently, so it is essential to strengthen daily care.

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Differential Diagnosis between Intestinal Tuberculosis and Crohn's Disease

Intestinal tuberculosis often exhibits symptoms of extraintestinal tuberculosis, whereas Crohn's disease generally does not show signs of extraintestinal tuberculosis. Recurrence of intestinal tuberculosis is not common, whereas Crohn's disease has a longer duration and alternates between remission and relapse. Fistulas, abdominal abscesses, and perianal lesions are relatively rare in intestinal tuberculosis, but Crohn's disease may involve fistulas, abdominal masses, and perianal lesions. Tuberculin skin tests may be positive in patients with intestinal tuberculosis, while in Crohn's disease patients, the test may show a weakly positive result. After antituberculosis treatment, symptoms in patients with intestinal tuberculosis can significantly improve, whereas there is no significant improvement in symptoms in Crohn's disease patients following antituberculosis treatment. Furthermore, histopathological examination in patients with intestinal tuberculosis may reveal Mycobacterium tuberculosis and caseous necrosis. In contrast, Crohn's disease patients show negative results for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in pathologic testing and do not exhibit caseous necrosis.

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What is the difference between Crohn's disease and colitis?

Crohn's disease is a chronic nonspecific inflammatory disease, whose cause is currently unclear but may be related to immune mechanisms. Its main symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and poor appetite. A colonoscopy can reveal longitudinal ulcers on the mucosa, distributed in segments. This disease has signs of lifelong recurrence, and currently, there are no specific effective medications, making treatment very challenging. The lesions can develop throughout the entire digestive tract. Chronic colitis primarily presents symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. A colonoscopy can show intestinal mucosal redness, swelling, and erosion. The condition generally responds well to treatment and is relatively milder compared to others.

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What should be noted daily for Crohn's disease?

People with Crohn's disease should avoid strenuous exercise in daily life and instead engage in moderate physical activities within their capabilities. They should not overeat but eat small, frequent meals of easily digestible food. Avoid spicy and irritating foods such as strong tea, spirits, coffee, chili peppers, mustard, etc., and try to eliminate them from the diet. Additionally, avoid staying up late and eating overly coarse foods. It is beneficial to consume more fresh vegetables and fruits that are rich in vitamins, such as apples, bananas, and watermelons.

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Can people with Crohn's disease eat lamb?

Patients with Crohn's disease can eat lamb, but it should be consumed in small quantities. Eating too much can increase the burden on the intestines, leading to constipation or intestinal obstruction. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, or intestinal obstruction. It may also lead to fever or general nutritional disorders. Dietary considerations should include eating small, frequent meals, adhering to a high-nutrition, low-fat diet, consuming plenty of vegetables, eating fruits in moderation, and avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods. During active periods, it is important to rest more and treatment can involve a combination of medication and surgery. However, the course of the disease is usually long, prone to relapses, and hard to completely cure.

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Can Crohn's disease be inherited by the next generation?

The causes of Crohn's disease are not yet fully understood, but it is currently believed to be caused by the interaction of many factors, including environmental factors, genetic factors, infections, gut microbiota, and immune factors. The incidence of Crohn's disease in first-degree relatives of patients is significantly higher than in the general population. Therefore, it is considered that Crohn's disease is both a polygenic disease and a genetically heterogeneous disease. Individuals with genetic susceptibility may develop the disease under certain environmental influences. Thus, it appears that Crohn's disease has a certain genetic predisposition and can be inherited by the next generation. The typical symptoms of Crohn's disease include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Generally, the course of the disease progresses slowly, often presenting a chronic active phase alternating with remission, tends to be incurable, and has a lifelong tendency to recur. Currently, there is a lack of effective curative treatments for Crohn's disease. The primary approach is drug treatment to control the activity of the disease, maintain disease remission, prevent complications, and avoid intestinal damage.