Crohn's disease - Revision history

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	Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. The area affected varies from person to person, however, inflammation is most commonly found in the ileum and colon<ref>Mayo Clinic. Crohn's Disease~~. 2018~~. Found at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304 [Accessed 24 Oct. 2018]</ref>.Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.		Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. The area affected varies from person to person, however, inflammation is most commonly found in the ileum and colon<ref>Mayo Clinic. 2018. Crohn's Disease. Found at https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304 [Accessed 24 Oct. 2018]</ref>.Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.

	As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remission - that is to express a reduced set of symptoms, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.		As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remission - that is to express a reduced set of symptoms, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.

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	Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. The area affected varies from person to person, however, inflammation is most commonly found in the ileum and colon<ref>Mayo Clinic. Crohn's ~~disease~~. 2018. Found at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304 [Accessed 24 Oct. 2018]</ref>.Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.		Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. The area affected varies from person to person, however, inflammation is most commonly found in the ileum and colon<ref>Mayo Clinic. Crohn's Disease. 2018. Found at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304 [Accessed 24 Oct. 2018]</ref>.Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.

	As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remission - that is to express a reduced set of symptoms, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.		As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remission - that is to express a reduced set of symptoms, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.

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	Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. The area affected varies from person to person, however, inflammation is most commonly found in the ileum and colon. <ref>https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304</ref>Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.		Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. The area affected varies from person to person, however, inflammation is most commonly found in the ileum and colon<ref>Mayo Clinic. Crohn's disease. 2018. Found at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304 [Accessed 24 Oct. 2018]</ref>.Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.

	As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remission - that is to express a reduced set of symptoms, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.		As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remission - that is to express a reduced set of symptoms, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.

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	Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.		Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. The area affected varies from person to person, however, inflammation is most commonly found in the ileum and colon. <ref>https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304</ref>Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.

	As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remission - that is to express a reduced set of symptoms, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.		As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remission - that is to express a reduced set of symptoms, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.

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	Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.		Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.

	As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of ~~remision~~ - that is to express a reduced set of ~~symptons~~, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.		As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remission - that is to express a reduced set of symptoms, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.

	There are several risk factors that are associated with Crohn's disease. It is thought that living in ~~urbanalized~~ areas along with smoking and taking certain non-~~sterodal~~ anti-inflammatory medications can lead to an increased chance of ~~aquiring~~ the disease. Family history and ethnicity also play an important role.<ref>Mayo Clinic. (2018). Crohn's disease - Symptoms and causes. [online] Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304 [Accessed 23 Oct. 2018].</ref>~~<span style="font-size: 13~~.~~28px;"> ~~Crohn's disease is thought to possibly be hereditary and white people originating from Europe or the United States are thought to have the ~~hishest~~ risk. It also appears to be more common for women to ~~aquire~~ the disease over men~~. ~~<ref>Health24. (2018). Risk factors for Crohn's disease. [online] Available at: https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Crohns-disease/risk-factors-20180215-2 [Accessed 23 Oct. 2018].</ref>~~</span>~~		There are several risk factors that are associated with Crohn's disease. It is thought that living in urbanized areas along with smoking and taking certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications can lead to an increased chance of acquiring the disease. Family history and ethnicity also play an important role<ref>Mayo Clinic. (2018). Crohn's disease - Symptoms and causes. [online] Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304 [Accessed 23 Oct. 2018].</ref>. Crohn's disease is thought to possibly be hereditary and white people originating from Europe or the United States are thought to have the highest risk. It also appears to be more common for women to acquire the disease over men<ref>Health24. (2018). Risk factors for Crohn's disease. [online] Available at: https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Crohns-disease/risk-factors-20180215-2 [Accessed 23 Oct. 2018].</ref>.

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	Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.		Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.

	As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remision - that is to express a reduced set of symptons, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.		As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remision - that is to express a reduced set of symptons, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.

	There are several risk factors that are associated with Crohn's disease. It is thought that living in urbanalized areas along with smoking and taking certain non-sterodal anti-inflammatory medications can lead to an increased chance of aquiring the disease. Family history and ethnicity also play an important role. Crohn's disease is thought to possibly be hereditary and white people originating from Europe or the United States are thought to have the hishest risk. It also appears to be more common for women to aquire the disease over men. <ref>~~Mayo Clinic~~. (2018). Crohn's disease ~~- Symptoms and causes~~. [online] Available at: https://www.~~mayoclinic~~.~~org~~/~~diseases~~-~~conditions~~/~~crohns~~-disease/~~symptoms~~-~~causes/syc~~-~~20353304~~ [Accessed 23 Oct. 2018].</ref>		There are several risk factors that are associated with Crohn's disease. It is thought that living in urbanalized areas along with smoking and taking certain non-sterodal anti-inflammatory medications can lead to an increased chance of aquiring the disease. Family history and ethnicity also play an important role.<ref>Mayo Clinic. (2018). Crohn's disease - Symptoms and causes. [online] Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304 [Accessed 23 Oct. 2018].</ref><span style="font-size: 13.28px;"> Crohn's disease is thought to possibly be hereditary and white people originating from Europe or the United States are thought to have the hishest risk. It also appears to be more common for women to aquire the disease over men. <ref>Health24. (2018). Risk factors for Crohn's disease. [online] Available at: https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Crohns-disease/risk-factors-20180215-2 [Accessed 23 Oct. 2018].</ref></span>

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	As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remision - that is to express a reduced set of symptons, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.		As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remision - that is to express a reduced set of symptons, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.

			There are several risk factors that are associated with Crohn's disease. It is thought that living in urbanalized areas along with smoking and taking certain non-sterodal anti-inflammatory medications can lead to an increased chance of aquiring the disease. Family history and ethnicity also play an important role. Crohn's disease is thought to possibly be hereditary and white people originating from Europe or the United States are thought to have the hishest risk. It also appears to be more common for women to aquire the disease over men. <ref>Mayo Clinic. (2018). Crohn's disease - Symptoms and causes. [online] Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/crohns-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353304 [Accessed 23 Oct. 2018].</ref>

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	Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.		Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.

	As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remision - that is to express a reduced set of symptons, or none at all, over a period of time.<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>		As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remision - that is to express a reduced set of symptons, or none at all, over a period of time<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>.

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	Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[~~immune~~ system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[~~mucus~~\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.		Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[Immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[Mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.

	=== ~~References~~ ===		As it is a chronic condition, the aim of most treatment is to reach and maintain a state of remision - that is to express a reduced set of symptons, or none at all, over a period of time.<ref>Crohn’s and Colitis. (2018). Learn About Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/crohns/disease-treatment [Accessed 20 Oct. 2018].</ref>

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	Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the immune system attacks the microbiota of the gut, causing inflammation <ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors~~ ~~<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. ~~Chrohn~~'s disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and mucus in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.		Crohn's disease is one form of an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a disease in which the [[immune system\|immune system]] attacks the [[Microbiota\|microbiota]] of the gut, causing inflammation<ref>Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway's Immunobiology.9th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group. New York and London. 2016.</ref>. The exact cause of the disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be linked to both genetic and environmental factors<ref>US Department of Health and Human Services. Crohn's Disease. 2017 [cited from 22.10.17]. Available from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10232/crohns-disease</ref>. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the GI tract but the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain and blood and [[mucus\|mucus]] in the stools<ref>Ha, Francis, and Hanan Khalil. “Crohn’s Disease: A Clinical Update.” Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 8.6 (2015): 352–359.</ref>.

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