what is chrons disease, how is it caused and is it deadly?
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No one is certain what causes Crohn's disease. It is a disease that makes the bowel very irritated and causes chronic diarrhea. It is associated with extreme weight loss. Often other organs in the abdomen get irritated as well. It is very painful. Yes, it is deadly if not treated. Literally, you can starve to death with it.
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It is not caused directly by any bacteria.\n\nThe bacteria you are looking for was listed above. Clostridium tetani. However, this bacteria alone does not do the damage. As it grows or is attacked by the immune system it releases a powerful endotoxin. The potent toxin which is produced when the tetanus bacteria multiply is the cause of the harm in this disease. \nThe tetanus toxin affects the site of interaction between the nerve and the muscle that it stimulates. This region is called the neuromuscular junction. The tetanus toxin heightens the chemical signal from the nerve to the muscle which causes the muscles to continuously tighten up in a huge continuous ("tetanic" or "tonic") contraction or spasm. The result is either localized or generalized muscle spasms. Tetanus toxin can affect neonates to cause muscle spasms, inability to nurse, and seizures. This typically occurs within the first 2 weeks of birth and is associated with poor sanitation methods in caring for the umbilical cord stump of the neonate.\n\n\nIn about 7 days without treatment the patient will be in incredible pain and may die.\n\nThe tetanus neurotoxin causes the muscles to tighten up into a continuous ("tetanic" or "tonic") contraction or spasm. The jaw is "locked" by muscle spasms, giving the name "lockjaw" (also called "trismus"). Muscles throughout the body are affected, including the vital muscles necessary for normal breathing. When the breathing muscles lose their power, breathing becomes difficult or impossible and death can occur without life-support measures. Even with breathing support, infections of the airways within the lungs can lead to death.
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Legionella Pneumophila & Legionellosis\n       \n \n \n  \nLegionella Pneumophila & Legionellosis - Legionella is the genus of bacteria, which gives rise to the risk of infection from diseases, collectively known as legionellosis. These consist of both pneumonias and non-pneumonic varieties. The species Legionella pneumophila presents the most serious hazard, which is mainly, but not solely, responsible for causing legionnaires' disease. This is a pneumonia which has serious effects and is fatal in 10-12% of cases.\n\nLegionella is widespread in both natural water sources and artificial water systems. It proliferates where temperatures are favourable (20-45 Degrees C), nutrients available and water is stagnant or recirculates. Infection can then occur by the inhalation of aerosols or particles generated from the source.\n\nParts of this document © Crown Copyright - originally produced and published by the UK's Health & Safety Executive.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nFor further information and expert assistance please call us on +44 (0) 161 240 2245 or email info@legionellacontrol.com.
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It is thought to be caused by a virus. It causes extreme fatigue, muscle pain and general malaise. Some people recover and some don't. It is not fatal, but does cause problems for those who do not recover, for life. There are a couple rules of thought about treatment. One is vitamin B12 injections monthly and and plenty of rest with a balanced diet. IT IS NOT A FORM OF MS AND IS NOT HEREDITARY. GEESH!
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It is a metabolic disease causing slow growth, enlarged liver, gout, kidney failure and chronic low blood sugar.  New treatments have greatly imporved the outcome for people with this disease.  With early diagnosis and treatment people who have it now live to adulthood.\n\nThe websites attached should help you.
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I have 2 of 3.\nProgeria is the rapidly aging disease that kills children.\nThyroid storm results from an over-active thyroid or excess thyroid hormone..  Can cause death if not treated.\nWikipedia has the other
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It is a constellation of symptoms and risk factors. Including but not limited to Abdominal Obesity, High triglycerides, low HDL, cholesterol and LDL chol high. These can bring about worsening of plague build ups in artery walls. Elevated Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance or glucose intolerance. Also Proinflammatory state. Most people diagnosed with the syndrome are at increased risk for coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. \nSome of the other things that go along with it are physical inactivity, hormonal imbalance and aging as well as genetic predisposition. \nAs for treatment the goal is to manage the symptoms and factors and reduce the risk for complications. Such things as weight loss, increase physical if able to at least 30 minutes 4x a week, even walking can help. Better eating habits to control diabetes if diagnosed and also to regulate blood sugars and lower cholesterol.  Cut out the salt if you use it a lot.\nMy mom was diagnosed with  it and was able to signiificantly lower her risk factors by the changes mentioned. ( I did however check the American Heart Association web site to be sure I was giving the correct information in regards to the list of factors.) My mom's doctor told her it's not so much an illness as it is a group of symptoms and several diseases and or disorders than when all together can be very  troublesome. Try the American Heart Association site. The info they have is pretty straighforward and also helpful I found. Good Luck and I hope I helped.
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I have had luck treating my IBS and a friend that has Chrons tried the same approach and has been feeling much better. Diagnosing auto immune disorders can be difficult.
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Heart disease\nHigh blood pressure
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it is a terrible disease....nothing to ask dumb questions about..I hope it never happens to you. My mother has dymensia and parkinsons, she has been in either a nursing home or hospital for 5 years, it is a wicked disease
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Do you mean Crohn's Disease? If so, a good source of info may be found at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America website, specifically: \n\nhttp://www.ccfa.org/info/about/crohns
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Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three main kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism is caused by eating foods that contain the botulism toxin. Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with Clostridium botulinum. Infant botulism is caused by consuming the spores of the botulinum bacteria, which then grow in the intestines and release toxin. All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. Foodborne botulism can be especially dangerous because many people can be poisoned by eating a contaminated food.\n\nSo it's an infection caused by a toxin.
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bacteria rots milk until it becomes YOGHURT and it can rot further until CHEESE is made!\n\nAlso don't forget VACCINATIONS... these actually contain a small amount of the disease in question so that your body can fight it (without becoming ill).  If ever you get infected for real your body now knows what to do and fights it off!\n\nYEAST is used to make bread and the brewing of beer\n\nhope this helps! :-)
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This is one of the few medical questions I am fully qualified to answer. I expect you're referring to the c-diff (clostridium difficile) toxin and the resulting horrors when it takes over the colon and begins to destroy healthy gut flora (this is the healthy and necessary bacteria which resides in our digestive tracts and allows us to process and digest food). Antibiotics CAUSE this deadly condition and we still overuse and abuse them. Astonishing!\n\nI very nearly died of the resulting disease process (pseudomembranous enterocolitis) 15 years ago and was in and out of hospital for six months. It was the worst and most frightening experience of my life but I survived it and am a healthier and in many respects a better person for having endured that ordeal. Enough of that.\n\nWhat you need to know is this: Avoid antiobiotics like the plague unless your illness is life-threatening (I haven't touched them in 15 years and I've had plenty of bouts with bronchitis, et al). If you are obliged to take them, don't just focus on rebuilding your normal gut flora after the fact; try to keep it strong throughout the period you are actually taking the antibiotics. \n\nThe best method is to ingest probiotics like lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus. You can find these naturally in yogurt, but make sure the label indicates the presence of "live and active cultures" in whatever brand you buy or it will be worthless. You can also find acidophilus milk at many grocery stores. Both lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus, as well as some other beneficial probiotics, can be found as supplements in health food stores, usually in capsule or powder form which needs to be refrigerated. \n\nI hope this helps. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask by using the "Add Details" link on your original question page. Good luck!
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how about dropping all salt intake??  avoid all salty foods.\nif symptoms persist, asked your doc about other higher end anti-biotics.\n\nTIP: AS MUCH AS POSIBLE, AVOID TETRACYCLINE DERIVED ANTIBIOTICS.  THEY CAN CAUSE RENAL DAMAGE. (NEPHROTOXIC)\nI SUGGEST YOU GO FOR A SECOND OPINION. \n\nJOMAR S.T. NDGM '96
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Sounds more like liver failure to me, and there is a syndrome when both fail to function, called hepato-renal syndrome.\n\nOR\n\nCould be gallbladder disease, true true unrelated.
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In a small study, and in cases where it did not respond to ther treatments, yes.  http://www.altabates.com/health/healthinfo/reutershome_top.cfm?fx=article&id=19740\n\nConsult with an MD who deals with many Chrohn's patients.  There are many treatment options and a specialist in this area is who you should be talking to!