A 15-year-old Italian boy has
created ice cream for Crohn's disease sufferers after
discovering he had the debilitating condition, according to a
presentation at the Orientamenti show in Genoa on Wednesday.
Genoa's famed Gaslini children's hospital has validated the
recipe.
"It's a great example of strength and tenacity and a very
beautiful initiative," said Liguria regional health councillor
Sonia Valle.
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It
causes inflammation of the digestive tract, which can lead to
abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and
malnutrition.
The inflammation caused by Crohn's disease often spreads deep
into the layers of affected bowel tissue. Crohn's disease can be
both painful and debilitating, and sometimes may lead to
life-threatening complications.
While there's no known cure for Crohn's disease, therapies
can greatly reduce its signs and symptoms and even bring about
long-term remission. With treatment, many people with Crohn's
disease are able to function well.
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