Tag: Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s Disease and Metabolic Syndrome Part 2

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

  This article was a continuation of a post about the story of GS when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. While in the hospital, she was seen by a hospitalist and she was advised to be mindful of gluten intake too. GS was told that gluten can also cause symptoms similar to CD Knowing that…

Crohn’s Disease and Metabolic Syndrome Part 1

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

  Crohn’s disease (CD) is of particular interest to me because I know someone close to me that was diagnosed with CD.  It was a scary time. During medical school about 30 years ago, we were taught that CD is only seen in young Caucasian males in their 20s. Presently, as people adopt a “westernized…