Crohn's Disease and Gut Microbiota Quiz

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.

The five types of Crohn's disease are Crohn's colitis, granulomatous colitis, ilioculitis, gastroduodenal Crohn's disease, and ileitis.

The small intestine is most commonly affected by Crohn's disease.

<p>The terminal ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine, is affected by ilioculitis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The last type mentioned is gastroduodenal Crohn's disease, which affects the stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crohn's colitis and granulomatous colitis are types of Crohn's disease that specifically affect the colon. The main difference between the two is that granulomatous colitis is characterized by the presence of granulomas in the inflamed tissue, while Crohn's colitis does not necessarily show granulomas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastroduodenal Crohn's disease affects the stomach and the first part of the small intestine called the duodenum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ilium is the last part of the small intestine. In ilioculitis, the inflammation extends to both the colon and the ilium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crohn's disease can cause a variety of symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and inflammation of the digestive tract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of inflammatory bowel disease, but they affect different parts of the digestive tract. Crohn's disease can involve any part of the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis only affects the colon and rectum.</p> Signup and view all the answers