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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.
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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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.
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.
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