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Inflammation is a process that occurs in the body when injury or infection occurs. Acute inflammation is a
result of the body’s white blood cells acting to protect against infection. It has been related to ailments
including rheumatoid arthritis.
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Common Medications For Crohns Disease
By Sharon Dobson
Whenever possible it is always best to try and treat diseases and disorders in a natural way.
However, there are times when medication can become necessary. Fortunately, for sufferers of
Crohn’s Disease, there are medications available that are highly effective in limiting the severity and
regularity of the disease.
Oftentimes, the first medicines called upon in the fight against Crohn’s Disease are anti-inflammatory
drugs. This should come as no surprise as Crohn’s manifests itself as inflammation in the intestinal
lining. There are various types of anti-inflammatory medications available. Not every drug is effective
for every person. Some of the medications work well for mild cases while others work better for more
severe flare-ups.
Corticosteroids are amazing when dealing with severe episodes of Crohn’s Disease. However, since
they work by lowering the effectiveness of the immune system the effect is like taking your goalie out in
a hockey game. This is why corticosteroids are not normally given to those with mild flare-ups. The
side-effects can be severe so medical doctors normally are cautious when prescribing them.
Immunomodulators are not as powerful as corticosteroids, but they work in the same fashion.
However, immunomodulators do not come with the side-effects that their close cousins bring. These
drugs are great for helping those in remission stay in that stable state.
Since infections have been closely tied to Crohn’s Disease it makes sense that an