THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which disorder’s cause is unknown, but thought to be an autoimmune disease, and is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the ileum?
A
Gastric Ulcer
B
Celiac’s Disease
C
Hemorrhoids
D
Crohn’s Disease
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What Is IBD? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for two conditions (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crohn’s disease most commonly affects the last part of the small intestine (ileum) and parts of the colon.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown. Researchers think that an autoimmune reaction may be one cause. An autoimmune reaction happens when your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body. Genetics may also play a role, since Crohn’s disease can run in families.

Detailed explanation-4: -The characteristic presentation in Crohn disease is abdominal pain and diarrhea, which may be complicated by intestinal fistulization or obstruction.

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