Cheshire County Federal Credit Union 143 Marlboro Street Keene, NH 03431 Email: info@cheshirecfcu.org Phone: (603) 355-2328 Fax: (603) 357-1602
Crohn's disease involving both the lower part of the small intestine and the colon, or ileocolitis, generally causes cramps, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea but also bloody stools. The cramping after meals may be caused by partial obstruction and inflammation of the small bowel.About 80 percent of patients with ileitis or ileocolitis develop diarrhea with an increase in daily bowel movements. Crohn's colitis, or inflammation confined to the colon, causes abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.Crohn's disease in the ileum or the colon may lead to abscesses, fistulas, and bowel obstruction. Of these different types of Crohn's disease, ileitis and ileocolitis are the most common forms of the disease.bout 80 percent of patients with ileitis or ileocolitis develop diarrhea with an increase in daily bowel movements. Crohn's colitis, or inflammation confined to the colon, causes abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Crohn's disease in the ileum or the colon may lead to abscesses, fistulas, and bowel obstruction.
In severe Crohnâs disease sufferers, painful cramping may be common. As the disease progresses, scar tissue can form around the intestines. As the person eats and the intestines shift, the scar tissue can pull. This can cause incredibly painful cramping. The person may feel nauseated and throw up because of the pain.