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How to diagnose crohn's disease (part 5)

How to diagnose crohn's disease (part 5)

Your doctor will likely diagnose Crohn's disease only after ruling out other possible causes for your signs and symptoms. There is no single test to diagnose Crohn's diseas...

 Jan. 04
More complications of crohn’s disease (part 4)

More complications of crohn’s disease (part 4)

•    Anal fissure: This is a small tear in the tissue that lines the anus or in the skin around the anus where infections can occur. It's often associated with painful bowel movements and may lead to a perianal fistula.•    Malnutrition: Dia...

 Jan. 03

Complications of crohn's disease (part 3)

Complications of crohn's disease (part 3) • Bowel obstruction: Crohn's disease can affect the entire thickness of the intestinal wall. Over time, parts of the bowel can scar and narrow, which may block the flow of...

Jan. 02

Causes, risk factors for Crohn's disease (part 2)

Causes, risk factors for Crohn's disease (part 2) • Immune system: It's possible that a virus or bacterium may trigger Crohn's disease; however, scientists have yet to identify such a trigger. When your immune system ...

Jan. 01