There is currently no cure for Crohn's disease, and there is no one treatment that works for everyone. However, there are some medications that can reduce the symptoms and help prevent long-term prognosis by limiting complications. With no cure, a patient can opt for medications to help with symptoms, such as anti-inflammatory medications such as; corticosteroids. A patient with Crohn's can also take immune system suppressors, such as Humira or Cimizia. The only downfall of immune system suppressors is that the patient may become at risk for developing cancer such as lymphoma. Over the last few years there has been research into holistic and alternative treatment for Crohn's disease, including probiotics, fish oil, acupuncture, and biofeedback. And in recent studies there have been some experimental studies that suggest the use of medical marijuana has helped in relieving symptoms of patients who have had history of abdominal surgery, chronic abdominal pain, and or a low quality of life index.
In some cases, if diet, lifestyle, drug therapy or alternative treatments do not relieve the patients signs and symptoms, the physician may recommend surgery. With surgery, the surgeon removes the damaged portion of the digestive tract and then reconnects the healthy sections. Unfortunately the benefits are temporary and 3-4 people with Crohn's will have to have more than 1 surgery. The best way to help with maintaining signs and symptoms are to minimize the risk of recurrence with medication and or alternative treatments.

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