Diagnosing Crohns Disease
Do I Have Crohn's Disease?
I am a 23 year old female and I have been having abdominal pain and intermittent diarrhea for 3 years. I've undergone colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and even a small bowel series, and they have all been normal. Two of my cousins have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Is it possible that I have it despite the negative studies?
There is certainly an increased incidence of Crohn's disease in patients with a family history of Crohn's disease, but even without that history, Crohn's disease should...
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Expert & Community Posts
Going for Gold with Crohn's Disease: Meet Carrie Johnson
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...also makes no secret about the fact she lives with Crohn's disease. Carrie's Crohn's symptoms... Read more »
Can Bacterial Infections be Confused for Crohn's Disease?
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertMy Crohn's Disease has been acting up of late. I had been on a trip in upstate NY and a few other... Read more »
"If You Have Crohn's Disease, Don't Smoke"
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...investigated the relationship between cigarette smoking and Crohn's Disease. Many of the recent... Read more »
The Ins and Outs of Colonoscopy
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert...If your doctor suspects you have either Colitis or Crohn's disease then sooner or later you will... Read more »
Scholarships for Those Living with Crohn's Disease
By Tracy Davenport , Health ExpertIf you or a loved one is living with Crohn's Disease, you may be eligible to receive an academic... Read more »
Health Guide
Recognizing, Diagnosing & Treating IBD in Children
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...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 taken, such as the... Read more »Images
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