Crohns Disease

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Diagnosis

The diagnosis often begins with a physician’s suspicion that Crohn’s Disease may be present. The patient’s medical history and physical exam are always helpful. Certain blood and stool tests are necessary. X-rays of the small intestine and colon are usually required. In addition, a colonoscopy exam of the entire colon is often the best way of diagnosing the problem. A colonoscopy exam is where the colon is cleaned out and then visually inspected with a lighted endoscope. Biopsy specimens can be obtained. Colonoscopy is usually the definitive exam in making a diagnosis.
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