Diet For Crohns
- Crohn's Disease - Dietary Factors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Diagnosis
There is no definitive diagnostic test for Crohns disease. A doctor will diagnose Crohns disease based on medical history and physical examination, and the results of laboratory, endoscopic (appearance and biopsy results), and imaging tests.
Laboratory Tests
- Blood tests are used for various purposes, including to determine the presence of anemia (low red blood cell count). An increased number of white blood cells or elevated levels of inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein may...
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