Nutrition and Stricturing Crohn’s Disease

What is a strictureHaving intestinal strictures from Crohn’s Disease means that there is narrowing in a specific area within the intestine.  When inflammation is present, the body will try to heal itself causing scar tissue that can build up over time.Bowel obstructions can occur when the scar tissue causes narrowing, making it difficult for food and waste to move properly throughout the gastrointestinal tract.  The ileum, the last portion of the small intestine, and the ileocecal valve, the area from the small intestine to the large intestine, are the most common sites of strictures.Strictures can be found in other areas of the GI tract as well. Chronic relapsing of Crohn’s disease can cause stricturing disease making it a complication of IBD.  Procedures including strictureplasty and/or surgeries can help with complicated strictures.   The two most common types of bowel strictures are fibrotic strictures and inflammatory strictures.Nutrition and Stricturing IBDFeeling symptoms after consuming a food item doesn’t mean it caused harm to your body. While it may cause a trigger or an uptick in your symptoms, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t mean it will cause you to flare. Inflammation from foods can occur when certain food items are consumed in […]