Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and irritation in your gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s commonly affects your small intestine and the beginning of your large intestine, however, the disease can affect any part of your gastrointestinal tract, from your mouth to your anus.
Symptoms of AiArthritis Diseases Regardless of Diagnosis
“Auto” Symptoms
Reference: Early Symptoms of AiArthritis Study, AiArthritis, 2019.
Typically the joint pain will coincide with one or more “Auto” symptoms and start and stop suddenly - for no apparent reason (which is called a "flare"). Some people will experience all of the above symptoms, others only a few. If you have any of the arthritis features, and at least one of the “Auto” features, please consult your physician about a referral to a rheumatologist.
Symptoms Often Associated with Crohn's Disease:
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There’s no single definitive test that can confirm a Crohn's disease diagnosis, so rheumatologists look at a combination of physical exam, blood and stool tests, and imaging (X-rays), along with a family history of autoimmune or autoinflammatory disease, to determine symptoms. For Crohn's disease diagnosis, colonoscopies and upper endoscopies are often performed to get a better look at the gastrointestinal tract. Biopsies of the colon or other part of the gastrointestinal tract may also be requested for further testing.
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Page Last Updated: 9/1/2023
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