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How Do You Test For Celiac

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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Going Gluten Free

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