Crohns Homeopathic Treatment

A few possible triggers that are under study include:

Smoking. Cigarettes worsen Crohn’s disease and people with the disease are encouraged not to smoke. People who currently smoke or who have smoked in the past have an increased risk of developing Crohn’s disease.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs. These common painkillers may be associated with precipitating or worsening Crohn’s disease flare-ups. It’s unclear the role  that they may play in the development of the disease.

Antibiotics. There is some evidence that the use of antibiotics, especially early in life, could contribute to the development of Crohn’s disease. In some people, antibiotics are also associated with flare-ups of the disease.

Contraceptive pill. There is some evidence that the contraceptive pill birth control pill may be associated with a small increase in the risk of developing Crohn’s disease.

Geographic location. Crohn’s disease is more common in the industrialized world, particularly in North America and Western Europe, though the incidence is rising in Asia and South America.

When the disease is active, signs and symptoms may include:

Diarrhea

Fever

Fatigue

Abdominal pain and cramping

Blood in your stool

Mouth sores

Reduced appetite and weight loss

Pain or drainage near or around the anus due to inflammation from a tunnel into the skin (fistula)

Other signs and symptoms

People with severe Crohn's disease may also experience:

Inflammation of skin, eyes and joints

Inflammation of the liver or bile ducts

Kidney stones

Iron deficiency (anemia)

Delayed growth or sexual development, in children

Depending on where you have inflammation will depend on the type of Crohn’s disease you have. The types of Crohn’s disease are:

Ileocolitis: This is the most common form of Crohn’s and affects the end of the small intestine (the ileum) and the large intestine (the colon)

Ileitis: This affects only the small intestine (the ileum)

Gastroduodenal Crohn’s disease: This affects the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine (the duodenum)

Jejunoileitis: This affects the upper half of the small intestine (the jejunum)

Crohn’s (granulomatous) colitis: This type affects the colon only

Perianal Crohn's: Causes inflammation around the anus

Your doctor will likely use a combination of tests to help confirm a diagnosis of Crohn's disease, including:

Lab tests

Blood tests. Your doctor may suggest blood tests to check for anemia — a condition in which there aren't enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues — or to check for signs of infection.

Stool studies. You may need to provide a stool sample so that your doctor can test for hidden (occult) blood or organisms, such as parasites, in your stool.

Procedures

Colonoscopy. This test allows your doctor to view your entire colon and the very end of your ileum (terminal ileum) using a thin, flexible, lighted tube with a camera at the end. During the procedure, your doctor can also take small samples of tissue (biopsy) for laboratory analysis, which may help to make a diagnosis. Clusters of inflammatory cells called granulomas, if present, help essentially confirm the diagnosis of Crohn's.

Computerized tomography (CT). You may have a CT scan — a special X-ray technique that provides more detail than a standard X-ray does. This test looks at the entire bowel as well as at tissues outside the bowel. CT enterography is a special CT scan that provides better images of the small bowel. This test has replaced barium X-rays in many medical centers.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI scanner uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues. MRI is particularly useful for evaluating a fistula around the anal area (pelvic MRI) or the small intestine (MR enterography).

Capsule endoscopy. For this test, you swallow a capsule that has a camera in it. The camera takes pictures of your small intestine and transmits them to a recorder you wear on your belt. The images are then downloaded to a computer, displayed on a monitor and checked for signs of Crohn's disease. The camera exits your body painlessly in your stool.

You may still need endoscopy with biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of Crohn's disease. Capsule endoscopy should not be performed if there is a bowel obstruction.

Balloon-assisted enteroscopy. For this test, a scope is used in conjunction with a device called an overtube. This enables the doctor to look further into the small bowel where standard endoscopes don't reach. This technique is useful when capsule endoscopy shows abnormalities but the diagnosis is still in question.

The homeopathic treatment for Crohns disease on the concept of immuno-correction, using medicines which are supposed to correct the immune mechanism which is responsible for the formation of ulcerations in the colon. Homeopathy aims at immuno-modulation using the medicines which are also capable of addressing the genetic predisposition,  helping the disease process at a deeper level.

Homeopathic treatment can relieve the bleeding and diarrhea and can shorten flare-up`s duration. It can also bring about a long-term remission and prevent new attacks.

Research suggests that ulcerative colitis may be an autoimmune disease and a virus or bacterium may trigger the disease. Homeopathic treatment reinforces the immune system and helps the body`s defense against infection. Homeopathy is compatible with conventional treatment and you can take homeopathic medicines when you are on other medications too. Homeopathic therapy is natural and has no side effects.

Stress is one of the triggers that can set off a flare-up. Homeopathic medicines are very effective in Crohns disease because they balance the immune system, treat the intestinal symptoms and also relieve stress.

One may expect a definite improvement in about four months. The total length of medication may be anything between six months to two years or longer, depending on various parameters. Tapering of the conventional treatment can be achieved over the period of time, in coordination with a local gastroenterologist.