Question

MT is a 45-year-old female who lives alone. She has a history of Crohn’s disease that is relatively well controlled. She is currently in the hospital for the treatment of longstanding anemia. Upon assessment, MT reports that her appetite ‘comes and goes’. She states that food has lost its flavor and that she is not interested in eating. When she does it, she reports having mostly snack foods such as chips, crackers, and yogurt. She eats very little fruit and no vegetables. MT is 58kg, 5’ 4” tall and a non-smoker.

4. MT has a history of Crohn’s disease. What is the pathophysiology and etiology of Crohn’s disease? What does Crohn’s affect and what are possible treatments for Crohn’s disease?

5. What additional nutritional recommendations does MT need based upon her history of Crohn’s disease?

6. MT states food has lost its flavor. What are potential causes of this?

Answer 1

Answer: Crohn's disease is a condition in which there is inflammation of bowel occurs in the any part of the gastrointestinal tract.

The etiology of Crohn's disease includes any kind of bacteria that increases the inflammation, it can be heredity problem or it can occur due to improper diet.

The pathophysiology of the Crohn's disease is consists of due to the ulceration that causes in the tissues of gastrointestinal tract which causes inflammation in response.

The treatment includes medication such as Oral 5- aminosalicylates and corticosteroids.