Track Crohn’s Symptoms & Triggers for Better Management
No matter which method you choose, it’s crucial to track the following Crohn’s disease symptoms and triggers, so that you and your healthcare team are aware when changes occur.
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.
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.