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Helping People Who Have Suffered Accutane-Related Bowel Injuries
Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, IBD-Inflammatory bowel disease, Ileitis

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What is ileitis?

Ileitis is an inflammation of the ileum. The ileum is the last, longest, and narrowest of the three parts that make up a portion of the small intestine.

Ileitis tends to be chronic, meaning it lasts for long periods of time. However, it can also be acute, which means that it occurs suddenly. Initially, ileitis causes aphtous ulcers in the surface of a person's bowel. These ulcers appear as small scattered shallow crater-like areas. Deeper and more prominent ulcers can develop over time, causing scarring and stiffness of the bowel. Scarring of this area can cause the bowel to become increasingly narrow, ultimately leading to an obstruction. The deeper the ulcer becomes, the more likely it is to leave holes in the bowel wall, which can lead to infection in the abdominal cavity (peritonitis) and in adjacent organs.

What are some Ileitis symptoms?

• Sharp pain in the lower, right portion of the abdomen;
• Stomach swelling;
• Fever;
• Loss of appetite;
• Weight loss;
• Constipation and/or diarrhea.

Over time it's possible for ileitis to cause weight loss and anemia. Anemia occurs when there is an abnormally low amount of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is necessary to help supply oxygen to the cells throughout the body.

Who gets Ileitis?

Ileitis often affects people in their teens and early twenties; however it can also generally be seen in people under the age of 40.

What causes Ileitis?

There are many possible causes of ileitis. Most often, there is something present that irritates the ileum and causes an abnormal reaction. However, the factor which is causing the irritation can be difficult to identify. Ileitis can also be caused by complications after surgery to the digestive system, as can an infection of the small intestine. Crohn's disease is yet another cause of Ileitis.

How is Ileitis treated?

In some instances after the first sudden attack of ileitis, the condition does not need any treatment and goes away by itself. In such cases, a full recovery can be expected. However, most people with ileitis have the chronic (long-term) form, in which the attacks continue to occur. The primary goal of treatment is to lessen the symptoms since there is no specific treatment for ileitis. Rest and eating a healthy, balanced diet is advised. If the condition is caused by an infection, medications used to fight the bacteria that causes the infection may be given. Medications may also be given that decrease or heal the inflammation causing the problem. In the worst case scenario, surgery can be used to go around or remove the damaged area of the ileum. It should be noted that surgery usually does not eliminate the condition.

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