How to Tell if You Have Crohn's Disease

Crohn's Disease can be very dangerous if not diagnosed quickly. However, diagnosing Crohn's disease can be extremely difficult for even trained professionals due to it's similarities to other diseases. If you think you might have Crohn's disease, here are a few steps you can take to help you determine if you have Crohn's disease.

Instructions

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  Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is the inflammation of your intestinal tract, which can lead to pain, swelling, and overall discomfort. A few Crohn's disease symptoms include: abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, rectal bleeding, and skin problems. For a full list visit WebMD online. If you are experiencing any combination of these symptoms, visiting your local physician would be a good idea.

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  Find out if you have a history of Crohn's disease in your family. Researched believe that Crohn's is hereditary and could be a result of the genes you have inherited. Ask family members if they have ever experienced any of the symptoms associated with Crohn's disease.

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  Evaluate your eating habits. Although scientists are not completely sure what causes Crohn's disease, they believe a poor nutritional diet can lead to the disease. Make sure you are getting the necessary amounts of vitamins that your body requires. There are a few Crohn's disease diet plans out there that supposedly can help prevent the development of the disease. A balanced diet is a common Crohn's disease treatment that Doctors try before surgery.

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  Visit your local hospital and have some tests done. Unfortunately there isn't one particular test that is used to diagnose Crohn's disease. Like I said earlier, Crohn's disease symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of other illnesses such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative coliti. So a combination of physical and blood tests are necessary.