Crohn’s disease: Etiology, pathogenesis and treatment strategies

Year 2023, , 249 - 254, 31.05.2023

Izel Aycan Basoglu Berna Karakoyun

https://doi.org/10.5472/marumj.1307982

Abstract

Crohn’s disease (CD), which can be localized in any part of the gastrointestinal tract, is a disease characterized by an irregular immune
response to normal and/or abnormal microbial antigens. Recent studies show many extensive data about the roles of genetic and
environmental factors, immune function, and gut microbiota in CD. Although, less invasive biomarkers are currently being developed,
the diagnosis of the disease is still based on the endoscopy and histological evaluation of biopsy samples. The most common symptoms
are diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue. Despite the improvements in the treatment methods in the last decade, there
is no definitive treatment since the etiology of CD is not known exactly. Therapeutic strategies focus on reducing inflammation and
symptoms, maintaining clinical remission, and improving quality of life.

Keywords

Crohn’s Disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Intestinal microbiota, Nutrition therapy

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