Crohn's disease daily diarrhea frequency

Written by Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
Updated on March 24, 2025
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Crohn's disease can cause diarrhea, sometimes occurring two to three times a day, and in severe cases, it can happen dozens of times per day. The diarrhea caused by Crohn's disease may include mucus-like or pus-blood-like stool, and it is also accompanied by chills, fever, weight loss, etc. In severe cases of Crohn's disease, there is a possibility of intestinal perforation. Therefore, once Crohn's disease is diagnosed, aggressive treatment is necessary. Initially, drugs such as mesalazine can be considered for treatment. If the treatment is not effective, it may be necessary to consider using steroids or immunosuppressants. If necessary, biological treatments such as infliximab may be used. (Please follow medical advice regarding medication.)

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Differences between Crohn's Disease and Common Colitis

The differences between Crohn's disease and common enteritis start with symptoms. Crohn's disease generally involves abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools, with symptoms recurring frequently and tending to relapse easily after medication. Common enteritis may also involve diarrhea, but it is rare for the stool to contain mucus resembling nasal discharge, and while mild abdominal pain may occur, bloody stools are uncommon. Moreover, common enteritis generally responds better to treatment, and the likelihood of relapse is lower. Under colonoscopy, Crohn's disease shows deep, longitudinal ulcers in the intestines, while common enteritis usually shows only some white mucus or mucosal hyperemia and at most mild erosion, which is much less severe compared to Crohn's disease. There are also differences in treatment. Crohn's disease requires specific medications, whereas common enteritis is generally treated with probiotics, thus the two conditions differ significantly.

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Can Crohn's disease be seen on a CT scan?

Crohn's disease cannot be determined solely by CT scans. A CT scan can be used to assess the general situation, which should then be combined with personal clinical symptoms, routine stool tests, and ideally, colonoscopy and blood tests to make an accurate diagnosis. Crohn's disease is an idiopathic disease, currently thought to be related to genetic factors, and inevitably linked to individual immune factors and dietary habits. A definitive diagnosis can be made through colonoscopy and pathological examination. Care should be taken to avoid consuming raw, cold, hard, spicy, and irritating foods.

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Can people with Crohn's disease drink tea?

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel condition. Patients can drink tea and should eat smaller meals more frequently. They should eat more green vegetables, such as carrots, yams, and potatoes, and eat less food high in fat, such as animal fats, fatty meats, and cheese. It is also advisable to eat less raw, cold, and spicy food and to avoid foods that are likely to cause gas, like bean products and onions. In terms of treatment, it is important to follow a regular and complete treatment course. Treatment may involve a combination of medication and surgery. Currently, there is no specific cure for Crohn's disease; treatment mainly focuses on symptomatic and supportive care, as the disease course is prone to prolonged recurrence.

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Can Crohn's disease patients take tonics?

Crohn's disease is a chronic nonspecific inflammatory disease that can occur throughout the digestive tract, presenting with mucosal ulcers in a longitudinal and phased distribution. Crohn's disease can flare up in any part of the digestive tract, and currently, there are no highly effective medications to treat it, and the disease can relapse throughout a person's life. There are many supplements available on the market today, and most of them are composed of traditional Chinese medicines, animal proteins, and other substances. Some specific foreign proteins can directly or indirectly activate immune cells, thus exacerbating the immune response. This can potentially worsen the symptoms of the disease, leading to more severe mucosal damage and an overall aggravation of the condition. Therefore, it is not advisable for individuals with Crohn's disease to consume these supplements indiscriminately. It is best to maintain a good diet and lifestyle habits instead.

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Can Crohn's disease be transmitted between spouses?

Firstly, Crohn's disease is not contagious and cannot be transmitted between people. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease related to autoimmunity. The cause is still unclear, and currently, the medical community does not know what causes it. The main symptoms are abdominal pain, diarrhea, and abdominal masses. A colonoscopy can definitively diagnose this disease. Under colonoscopy, longitudinal deep ulcers can be seen on the mucosa of the intestines, which can be diagnosed as Crohn's disease. Currently, there are no specific drugs for the treatment of Crohn's disease, and treatment is very challenging and prone to relapse. Therefore, there is no particularly good treatment method or effective cure for this disease in the medical community at present.