How to Reduce Inflammation in Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is a chronic disorder of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which causes inflammation. Any area of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus, can be affected with Crohn's disease. However, the most commonly affected area is the small intestine. In Crohn's disease, the patient's immune system mistakes food, bacteria and other materials in the intestine for a foreign substance. In response the immune system reacts by attacking the intestine, causing inflammation and pain. Chronic inflammation of the intestine will lead to ulcerations and bowel injury.

Although there is no cure for Crohn's disease, there are medicines and natural remedies to help reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms.

Many studies have been conducted over the last few years that focus on the role of omega-3 fatty acids and Crohn's disease. Omega-3 fatty acids in clinical trials have shown a correlation between inflammatory bowel disease and reducing remission in patients with of the disease.

Things You'll Need

• Omega-3 fish oil capsules
• Water
• Antidiarrheal drugs,
• Anti-inflammatory drugs
• Prescription

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Instructions

Treatment Options

• 1

  Consider purchasing omega-3 fish oil capsules at your drug or grocery store.

• 2

  Take the omega-3 fish oil capsules twice a day, after a meal. Recommended dosage may vary, according to your health needs.

• 3

  Visit your doctor for a prescription to reduce inflammation, if you would prefer a medical treatment option. Your doctor may prescribe any of several antidiarrheal drugs, such as diphenoxylate, which may relieve cramps and diarrhea, or anti-inflammatory drugs, such as sulfasalazine, which reduces inflammation. For use of prescribed medicines, follow your physician's recommended dose.