Track Crohn’s Symptoms & Triggers for Better Management

Dietary Triggers Ther’s no universal set of diet-related triggers for⁢ Crohn’s disease symptoms. “Each person seems to have⁣ something different that sets symptoms off, but if it can be determined that a person has the same ‌negative response⁤ with repeated exposure⁣ to ⁢fatty or spicy foods, such as, steps ​can be taken to eliminate the triggers,” dr. Swaminath says.

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Bowel Movements The number and consistency of bowel movements — and whether ⁣you experience urgency — are critically important to record, ‌Marion says. “Your doctor needs⁤ to know ​if you‌ get ​up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the⁣ night, as that’s a sign that the bowel ⁤is considerably inflamed,” he says.This information can definitely help guide treatment decisions.

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Other Gastrointestinal Symptoms Nausea, vomiting, abdominal ⁣ pain ​ or cramping, rectal pain, bloating, and constipation can all be signs of active inflamma