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Health Encyclopedia: Crohn's Disease Diagnosis

Diagnosis

The doctor will take a history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children. In children, IBD may be mistaken for an infection or even depression if other characteristic symptoms, such as bloody diarrhea and weight loss, are not present. Slow growth may be a key feature in making a diagnosis, particularly of Crohn's disease, in children.

Several laboratory tests may be performed:

Blood tests are used for various purposes. An in...

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...diarrhea, but the colon lining shows little or no signs of inflammation. It may be genetically linked to celiac sprue. Most patients can expect to improve.Celiac Sprue. Celiac sprue, or celiac... Read more »

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...impairs its absorption ability can cause a deficiency. Such disorders include:Inflammatory bowel diseaseCeliac sprue (a sensitivity reaction to gluten) Click the icon to see an image of foods... Read more »

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...surgery for ulcerative colitis) can affect fertility. Click the icon to see an image of Crohn's disease.Celiac Sprue. Celiac sprue is a disease in which the patient cannot tolerate gluten, a... Read more »

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...luteinizing hormone, causing temporary amenorrheaOther Medical Conditions. Epilepsy, thyroid problems, celiac sprue, metabolic syndrome, and Cushing's disease are associated with amenorrhea.If the... Read more »

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