NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Stricture is a narrowing of part of the intestine because of scar tissue in its wall. Strictures are more commonly seen in Crohn’s disease than in ulcerative colitis. In Crohn’s disease, 25% of patients have had at least one stricture in their small intestine and 10% have had a stricture in their large intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Over time, Crohn’s disease can lead to other complications, including bowel obstruction, ulcers, fistulas, anal fissures, malnutrition, and other health problems. It can also increase your risk for blood clots and colon cancer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intestinal strictures remain one of the most intractable and common complications of Crohn’s disease (CD). Approximately 70% of CD patients will develop fibrotic strictures after 10 years of CD diagnosis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fistulas are more common if you have Crohn’s. This is because gut inflammation can spread through all the layers in the bowel wall. This can cause small leaks and abscesses to form. As the abscess develops it may hollow out a chamber or hole.