Is Crohns Disease hereditary?
Crohn’s disease does not seem to be a hereditary disease, which means that it is not passed from parent to child like some diseases are. However, around 20% of Crohn’s disease patients have a blood relative with an inflammatory bowel disease. Some genetic markers have been identified but these are not entirely conclusive. There are also certain ethnic groups with a high incidence of Crohn’s disease and some with a very low incidence. The Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease : The symptoms of Crohn’s disease depend on where in the intestinal tract the disorder appears. When the ileum (ileitis) is involved, recurrent pain may be experienced in the right lower abdomen. At times, the pain mimics acute appendicitis. When the colon is the site, diarrhea (sometimes bloody) may occur, along with fever and weight loss. Patients with Crohn’s disease may also suffer from rectal bleeding, which can lead to anemia (a deficiency of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin.) Crohn’s disease often affects the anal ar
