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Crohn's disease (CD)



What is Crohn’s Disease?

  • Crohn’s Disease (CD) is an inflammatory bowel disease (#IBD)

  • Most often diagnosed in adolescents & adults 20-30 years.

  • CD can affect any part of the #gastrointestinal (GI) tract from - mouth to anus


What are the different types of CD?


What is the treatment for CD?

  • Medication and diet to reduce #inflammation and bring on remission. In some cases, surgery may be required to treat CD and complications.

  • Diet plays an important role both during a flare as well as in remission.

  • Research shows that diet can aid to decrease inflammation and induce remission in CD.


How can diet help during a flair/remission?

  • By removing foods that may change the bacteria in your gut and promote inflammation, while increasing other foods that provide fibre and resistant starch which help to reduce inflammation #cded #EEN.

  • Staying well nourished and preventing key micronutrient deficiencies is also key!

  • Diet also has a key role in symptoms management during remission #LowFODMAP #intolerances

  • Ensure you see a specialist gastrointestinal dietitian for individualised advice. For more information get in contact with us here at the @dietetic.gut.clinic







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