Crohn Disease
Overview of Crohn Disease
Crohn disease is described the same today as it was in the past. It is a disease that causes inflammation or swelling, and irritation of any part of the digestive tract. ( U.S Department of health and Human services, 2011) What has changed from the past of Crohn's is the information we have researched and learned about Crohn's. For example Crohn's disease is one of the two main forms of diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which are named inflammatory bowel disease. (IBD) Accompanying Crohn's disease is chronic or long lasting inflammation that can cause scar tissue to form in the lining of the intestine. Research over time has also shown that both men and women can get this disease, but it can also be passed down from other family members. In the past scientist thought that the disease was caused by environmental factors but this has since been proven wrong. (U.S Department of Health and Human Services, 2011) Researchers believe that Crohn's disease is caused because the immune system attacks harmless bacteria and viruses.
How Stereotypical thinking related to Crohn's has changed
For a long time Crohn's disease appeared to be a medical problem only concerning the white population. But in recent years Crohn's disease is beginning to be seen differently in minority communities. (Khatri, MD,2022) Because of this finding researchers wanted to look deeper and see how Crohn's disease is viewed and treated among those of color, who may have been previously diagnosed and studied less than other groups. (Khatri, MD, 2022) For example researchers suggest that there are huge differences in the care that white and African American populations see and experience Crohn's. This could be explained by family support, socioeconomic factors, and other things. Minorities see Crohn's through a long-term stigma around the condition, which is feeling o shame. When it comes to Crohn's studies have shown that depression, anxiety, and other challenges come along with it. This is because of the symptoms that go with Crohn's. Also because of the increase in diagnoses especially in non-white population the stigma and embarrassment around Crohn's and other OBD conditions are a huge concern . Researchers are making effort to conduct more studies to better understand how stigma affects minorities because they have not been represented enough in past research. (Khatri MD, 2022)
Cultural Perspectives
When it comes to Crohn's disease it usually requires careful, management of what you eat.(Khatri, MD, 2022) However this can raise a cultural concern related to religious and dietary habits that affect how the disease is seen and treated in certain populations. Some of the beverages or food that are popular in certain population are also o the list of things that need to be avoided when you have Crohn's disease. (Khatri, MD, 2022)
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