The topic Terminal Ileitis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Crohn’s Disease.

Quick Summary:

• Crohn’s Disease is a condition in which there is chronic, long-standing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (gut). It is one of the two inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), the other being ulcerative colitis
• This condition can affect any region in the gastrointestinal tract, but it most commonly (first) affects the ileum (ileitis)
  • The gastrointestinal (GI) tract begins from the mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, small intestine (that includes duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), large intestine, rectum, and ends in the anus
  • The other sites that are involved in Crohn’s disease in decreasing order of frequency are the jejunum, duodenum, colon, esophagus, stomach, mouth, etc.
  • It affects only the small intestine in 30% of the individuals, large intestine only in 20% of the individuals, and in the remaining individuals, it may affect multiple areas of the GI tract
• Currently, the exact cause and mechanism of Crohn’s Disease is unknown. It is a chronic long-standing illness that is associated with frequent flare-ups and symptom-free periods (remission). There is no cure for the condition
• However, the affected individuals can lead relatively normal lives with prompt treatment of flare-ups and frequent follow-up with the healthcare provider

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