Crohn's Disease in an unusual location
Is it possible to still be diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when the inflammation is at the top of the small intestine and stomach where they meet? For 5 years, I have been suffering from this. Through trial and error, I have found a diet that minimizes discomfort slightly. After research, I see that it equals the Crohn's diet and my symptoms equal Crohn's. I am suffering so much right now. It is ruining my health, my life, my relationships and my job. I have lost countless jobs due to my illness. The majority of the time, I get ill within an hour of eating an offensive food. What I can eat is bread, pasta, mashed potatoes, bananas, bland steamed or broiled chicken and fish. I call it the white and pale yellow diet.
Without knowing all of your symptoms or history, as well as running tests such as a colonoscopy, small bowel series, blood tests, etc. it is simply impossible to give a diagnoisis. But, given your symptom pattern and your description of how this is adversely affecting your life it seems you need to consult a gastroenterologist. It is possible to have Crohn's anywhere in the large or small intestine, in fact the whole digestive tract. I suggest you call today for an appointment.
Best,
Elizabeth
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