
Can Frequent Soft Diarrhea And Upper Stomach Pain Be Indications Crohn's Disease?

Question: my sister was just diagnose with chrones XXXXXXX have symptoms frequents soft and diahhrea daily exreme right upper stomach pain that keeps me awake most everything i eat brings on pain chills over counter meds no use antimflamatory no help tried antispamatics no help body aches very tired only relief is to lay down with a pillow sometimes helps pain goes to back headaches no intrest in eating but when i do it is very little like half cups- 1-2 oz meat half toast these are most of what i can relate at this time mother had pancreatis aunts had colon ca brain tumors can you help
i dont have much more info my sister is 55 unaware of other problems
Brief Answer:
Hi.Crohn's can be a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello.Welcome and thanks for writing on XXXXXXX
I have thoroughly read your query and deeply understand your concern.
Since the above symptoms are a mix of upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms nothing can be said definitively.
Crohn's can be a possibility since it runs in families.
I strongly suggest you to go for a through gastrointestinal work up9scan/endoscopy etc).Meet a gastroenterologist. Donot panic.You will get well soon.
Hope this helps.
Keep us posted.
Thanks.
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Dr. Yogesh D

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