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People often exercise to try to lose weight, but it may also help stop weight loss. Exercise may boost your appetite. Being active also helps strengthen bones and muscles, both of which can be weakened by Crohn’s. Building muscle may help you gain weight. When the disease is active, Crohn's disease sufferers often lose weight because nausea, fear of abdominal cramps, and diarrhea lead them to eat less. The chronic inflammation often leads to fatigue and malaise with weight loss. Most Crohn's patients are very aware that rapid and dangerous weight loss can result from a flare up of the disease and many times, hospitalization can result from severe dehydration and weight loss. When the disease is in remission, a Crohn's patient can gain weight easily. Common symptoms of Crohn's disease include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and weight loss. Less common symptoms include poor appetite, fever, night sweats, rectal pain, and rectal bleeding. The symptoms of Crohn's disease are dependent on the location, the extent, and the severity of the inflammation. 1 Ileocolitis: Ileocolitis is the most common type of Crohn's disease. 2  It affects the small intestine, known as the ileum, and the colon. 3  People who have ileocolitis experience considerable weight loss, diarrhea, and cramping or pain in the middle or lower right part of the abdomen. 1 People with this type of Crohn's disease suffer nausea, weight loss, and loss of appetite. 2  In addition, if the narrow segments of bowel are obstructed, they experience vomiting. 3  Jejunoileitis: This form of the disease affects the jejunum, which is the upper half of the small intestine. 4  It causes areas of inflammation. The inflammation linked to Crohn’s can give you nausea and diarrhea, as well as curb your appetite. As a result, you may eat less, making it harder to keep weight on. Some Crohn's medicines may also affect your weight. Corticosteroids such as prednisone can cause temporary weight gain. Crohn’s weight loss. When your disease is active, weight loss may occur. Weight gain for underweight individuals with Crohn’s is most beneficial when it results from a healthy Crohn’s diet plan. Also, talk to your doctor about what exercise may help you feel your best.
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