Inflammatory Bowel Disease 4 C1847691
Crohn's disease affecting the end of the small intestine, causing pain, weight loss, and nutritional deficiencies. Treated with medications and sometimes surgery.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- K76.9
- ICD-11
- DA00.0
- Body system
- gastrointestinal
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Abdominal pain or nausea
(gastrointestinal)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Watery chronic diarrhea
(gastrointestinal)Nocturnal diarrhea
(gastrointestinal)Abdominal discomfort
(gastrointestinal)Collagenous colitis
(gastrointestinal)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
GI disease management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Combination Therapy
Simultaneous use of immunomodulators with biologic agents for enhanced disease control in moderate to severe presentations.
Smoking Cessation
Complete elimination of tobacco use, which is a significant modifiable risk factor that worsens disease severity and treatment outcomes.
Additional treatment options
Resection Surgery
Surgical removal of severely diseased bowel segments when medical therapy fails to control symptoms or complications develop.
surgicalProbiotic Supplementation
Live beneficial bacteria supplementation to restore healthy gut microbiota balance and support intestinal immune function.
complementaryCapsule Endoscopy
Non-invasive imaging technique using a swallowed camera capsule to visualize entire small intestine for disease assessment.
procedureWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease 4 C1847691?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Rubin DT, Ananthakrishnan AN, Siegel CA, et al. ACG Clinical Guideline: Ulcerative Colitis in Adults. Am J Gastroenterol. 2019.
Chande N, Patton PH, Parker CE, et al. Biologics for Induction of Remission in Crohn's Disease: A Cochrane Systematic Review. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2020.
Feagan BG, Rutgeerts P, Sands BE, et al. Vedolizumab as Induction and Maintenance Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis. N Engl J Med. 2013.
Torres J, Mehandru S, Colombel JF, et al. Crohn's Disease. Lancet. 2017.
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