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Crohn's Disease Overview and Diagnosis
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- General Information
- Crohn's disease causes inflammation in small intestine and colon
- Symptoms vary widely among individuals and over time
- Disease affects digestive tract, joints, eyes, skin, and menstrual cycle
- Common Symptoms
- Main symptoms include diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain
- General symptoms include weight loss, fever, and fatigue
- Different forms affect specific areas of digestive tract
- Diagnosis Methods
- Doctors use medical history, physical exam, and various tests
- Blood tests check for anemia and inflammation
- Colonoscopy and endoscopy allow direct visualization of digestive tract
- Imaging tests help detect abnormalities missed by endoscopy
- Causes and Risk Factors
- Cause remains unknown, possibly autoimmune reaction
- Genetics may play role, especially in family history
- Disease typically diagnosed between ages 10-40
- About 20% of cases occur in children under 18