Constipation- is a condition of the digestive system in which a person experiences hard feces that are difficult to expel. This usually happens because the colon absorbs too much water from the food. If the food moves through the gastro-intestinal tract too slowly, the colon may absorb too much water, resulting in feces that are dry and hard. Defecation may be extremely painful, and in sever cases lead to symptoms of bowel obstruction. The term obstipation is used for severe constipation that prevents passage of both stools and gas. Causes of constipation may be dietary, hormonal, anatomical, a side effect of medications (e.g. some painkillers), or an illness or disorder. Treatments consist of changes in dietary and exercise habits, the use of laxatives, and other medical interventions depending on the underlying cause.
Crohn's disease – it is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes persistent or recurring inflammation of one or more parts of the intestine. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal system, from the mouth to the anus. The disease was named after Dr. Burrill Crohn, who was one of the first to describe the disease in medical literature.
There is no known cure for Crohn's disease and the causes are unclear. Even though this disease is common, it has not been talked about until recently. Inflammatory bowel disease can occur at any age, but usually begins in the late teens or early adulthood. It is sometimes associated with medical problems outside of the intestine, including arthritis, cancer, gallstones, kidney stones, and skin conditions.
Crohn's disease symptoms include cramp abdominal pains, diarrhea, and weight loss. Pain is most often felt around the navel or the lower right part of the abdomen. The pains may occur during eating or soon after a meal. Steady dull aches of the abdomen may also be felt and may be worsen with activities like jogging and sports. Other Crohn's disease symptoms that patients have noted are suffering from fatigue and poor appetite.