Crohns & Colitis Australia
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For more than 25 years, Crohn’s & Colitis Australia™ (formerly the Australian Crohn’s and Colitis Association) has been making life more liveable for more than 70,000 Australian men, women and children living with these chronic illnesses. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can be diagnosed at any age, though it is most commonly diagnosed in people aged between 15 - 35 years when education, career and family building are at a peak.
While we invest in research and wait for a cure for inflammatory bowel disease, CCA will continue to advocate for world best treatments and health services for those living with Crohn’s and colitis. Through our programs we offer education and support for Australia’s growing Crohn’s and colitis community. Importantly, our services are offered free of charge. As we receive no funding from government sources, we rely on the generosity of volunteers, donors and community fundraising to continue our work. - Areas Of Interest Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
Answers contributed by Crohns & Colitis Australia
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Can crohns disease put me at risk of developing bowel cancer?
There is a risk, but it’s more associated with Crohn’s affecting the colon (Crohn’s colitis), with age of when disease first began, the extent and duration of the disease all possible risk factors. The risk ... read more -
Is crohns disease genetic?
Research has revealed a lot of evidence pointing to a genetic component, which may make certain groups of people predisposed to developing Crohn’s or IBD. However unlike other illnesses that have a direct link of ... read more -
Is crohns disease or ulcerative colitis associated with any other conditions?
There are a number of conditions that can develop in association with IBD and include arthralgia (painful joints), Ankylosing Spondylitis, eye problems (e.g. iritis), skin disorders (e.g. erythema nodosum), diseases of the liver/bile ducts and ... read more -
How common is crohns disease and ulcerative colitis in Australia?
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis affect more than 70,000 Australians currently. read more -
What are the different treatments for Crohn’s disease?
When Crohn’s is active with symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhoea, corticosteroids are usually required in the short term to settle down the intestinal inflammation, which in turn reduces or completely settles the symptoms ... read more -
What are the risk factors for surgery for Crohn’s disease?
There are risks with any type of surgery and can include infection, wound breakdown, respiratory and clotting problems, bleeding, accidental perforation and bowel obstruction. Fortunately these sorts of problems are not a frequent occurrence. The ... read more -
What is ulcerative colitis?
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of the full thickness of the bowel wall and may involve any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis is inflammation confined to the inner ... read more -
What is crohns disease?
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of the full thickness of the bowel wall and may involve any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis is inflammation confined to the inner ... read more -
What are the main medications that treat crohn's disease?
The medications used to treat inflammation in IBD belong to five main categories: aminosalicylates corticosteroids immunomodulators biological agents antibiotics read more -
How does crohn's disease differ to ulcerative colitis?
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of the full thickness of the bowel wall and may involve any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis is inflammation confined to the inner ... read more -
How is crohn's disease treated?
The type of treatment depends on whether you have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Treatment for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis may include: Drugs to reduce the chances of a relapse once the disease is ... read more -
How is crohns disease diagnosed?
There are a variety of tests needed to diagnose IBD. They include: blood tests, faecal (bowel motion) examination, x-rays and colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures. read more -
What are the symptoms of crohns disease?
Some of the signs and symptoms can include: Pain in the abdomen Weight loss Diarrhoea (sometimes with blood and mucus)s Tiredness Constipation Malnutrition Nausea Vomiting Delayed or impaired growth in children read more -
I have just been diagnosed with Crohn's disease and now feeling very scared...
Hi, Being on immunosuppressants does not mean you will be automatically susceptible to getting sick with more colds, an infection or some other ailment, mainly because the dosages used in the treatment of Crohn’s are ... read more -
I have been diagnosed with Crohns for 15 years, but it seems to be getting worse with age
Having surgery that results in a stoma is for most people a very difficult prospect to consider. Fears and concerns on what impact it will have on their life and issues such as body image, ... read more -
Infliximab and falling pregnant
There are people who have conceived while taking biological treatments such as infliximab and have had successful, event free outcomes. One small, recent study showed that whilst the newly born to mothers who were exposed ... read more -
Please help me with my newly diagnised ulcerative colitis
Hello Jane Steroids are fast acting and very effective so within a few days most people see an improvement in their symptoms (e.g. bleeding, any abdominal pain & diarrhoea will lessen and then settle), however ... read more
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