Explanation
The etiology of this condition is unknown. Tiny ulcerations of the mucosa in the intestines are the earliest signs of pathology. Sometimes these regress, while other times they progress to involve all layers of the intestinal wall.
Considerations
Regional enteritis presents four patterns of presenting symptoms. These are: first, inflammation with right lower quadrant pain and tenderness; secondly, obstruction with severe colic, abdominal distention and vomiting; thirdly, diffuse jejunoileitis resulting in malnutrition and chronic debility; and lastly, abdominal fistulas and abscesses. Cancer and perforation are rare complications.
Treatment
Established chronic regional enteritis with persistent structural abnormalities that are usually incurable, will present lifelong exacerbations. No specific treatment is known, but the management of each case must correlate with the individual symptoms and treated symptomatically. Good nutrition is essential.
**NOTE: SEE COLITIS FOR SPECIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM.
Prep Tonic Detox Program
A 10 day mild cleanse of the lymphatic, liver and G.I. tract. Take one packet, three times daily.
Vegie Zymes
Concentrated vegetable enzymes aiding digestion throughout pH range. Take two with each meal.
Flora-Norm
Support for intestinal flora balance and replacement. Take one between meals.
Attack
Broad spectrum microbial and anti- biotic effect. Take two, four times daily for three days; then one, four times daily for six days.