Genetic testing for Crohn`s disease
Crohn's disease is characterized by a chronic intestinal inflammation, most often affecting young people between the ages of 20 and 30. The disease is thought to appear due to environmental, immunological, inflammatory and genetic factors. The disease starts with inflammation of the distal part of the small intestine, affecting all layers of the intestinal wall. Crohn's disease initially presents with general malaise and signs of intestinal malfunctioning. It can lead to numerous and very significant complications such as an intestinal block. Crohn's disease is typically characterized by a lifetime course of alternating exacerbations and remissions.
Why should you have your DNA analysed for predisposition to Crohn`s disease?
Crohn`s disease is autoimmune disease and genes involved in immune response are checked.
How is Crohn`s disease prevented or treated?
Medications alleviate the acute disease signs and symptoms and keep the inflammatory process in check.
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