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Can Difficulty While Eating Food Be Symptom Of Crohn's Disease?
Hi, i'm 16 years old, and i'm worried i have crohn's disease. I have a sister who has it and don't know if it runs through the family. I struggle to eat foods, but i only rarely suffer from diarrhea like anyone else. I went for a blood test about 2 years ago to see if anything came up, but nothing did. My parents insist i had the same symptoms my sister had. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for asking query on HCM. Crohn's disease can run in families but rarely and is not 100%. when you say struggle to eat food - does it mean you have difficulty in swallowing or decreased appetite. You need to get evaluated for the same by a gastroenterologist. There can be good treatment if it is diagnosed early. But it also true that all symptoms need not be of crohn's.
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Can Difficulty While Eating Food Be Symptom Of Crohn's Disease?
Hello Thanks for asking query on HCM. Crohn s disease can run in families but rarely and is not 100%. when you say struggle to eat food - does it mean you have difficulty in swallowing or decreased appetite. You need to get evaluated for the same by a gastroenterologist. There can be good treatment if it is diagnosed early. But it also true that all symptoms need not be of crohn s. Take care.