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Crohn's Disease and life insurance

Crohn’s Disease is a chronic, inflammatory disorder that usually affects the small and large intestine.

The disease is named after Burrill Crohn, a gastroenterologist who described the disease.

When does Crohn’s disease occur?

Crohn’s disease is usually diagnosed in the teens or early twenties, but has been recorded in much older people.

The disease is recurrent condition, and can be either mild or serious.

How does Crohn’s disease affect the body?

Crohn’s disease affects the body in a number of ways, creating apthous ulcers inside the bowel that can cause scarring and stiffness. Ulcers can become deep and puncture holes in the bowel wall, infecting the abdominal cavity.

Are there different forms of Crohn’s disease?

There are a number of forms of Crohn’s disease, including large intestine Crohn colitis, and small intestine Crohn enteritis. Commonly Crohn’s disease affects the ileum (Crohn ileitis.)

What are the symptoms of Crohn’s disease?

The symptoms of Crohn’s include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, weight loss and fever. Crohn’s disease can also cause reddish skin nodules, inflamed joints, spine, eyes and liver.

How is Crohn’s disease diagnosed?

Crohn’s is usually diagnosed using an x-ray or colonoscopy.

How is Crohn’s disease treated?

Crohn’s disease is usually treated using immune suppressant drugs, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs. In some cases surgery may be necessary.

How does Crohn’s disease affect life insurance?

Some life insurance companies apply ratings to people with Crohn’s disease, leading to inflated premiums and more expensive policies. Seeking the advice of a specialist insurance company ensures fair treatment.

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