Crohn’s Disease Basics

Crohn’s disease

LABELS:
Mouth
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Rectum
Anus

Crohn’s is a chronic disease, marked by localized inflammation of the tissues of the digestive tract anywhere from the mouth to the anus. The cause is not well understood. An exaggerated response to a bacteria or virus by the body’s immune system may be responsible.

Repeated inflammation can scar the walls of the intestine, leading to poor food absorption. It can also thicken the walls, causing constriction or obstruction, which usually requires surgery. Deep ulcers can form, sometimes causing passages known as fistulas between loops of the intestine, or between the intestine and adjoining organs such as the abdominal cavity, bladder, vagina, or the skin surface, usually around the anus. About 75 percent of cases occur in the intestine, most commonly in the last part of the small intestine. About 10 percent occur in the area near the anus and 15 percent occur in both areas.

Text and illustrations by Kevin T. Boyd

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Acupressure for crohn’s disease sufferers
Here are lists of acupressure points for Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal problems, Indigestion, Intestinal ulcer, Nausea, Rectum problems, Small intestine problems,  and Stomach problems on PointFinder.org.
If this is your first time, please read the instructions. Don’t use acupressure to replace standard emergency procedures or licensed medical treatment. If you are seriously injured or have acute symptoms seek urgent medical treatment.

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