Other symptoms are as follows:
- Anemia
- Eye redness or pain
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Joint pain or soreness
- Nausea and/or loss of appetite
- Changes in the skin (i.e., red, tender bumps under the skin)
Symptoms may vary from person to person depending on the location and severity of the inflammation.
According to several studies, the stress of having this disease can worsen symptoms. Some people may also discover that certain types of food trigger or aggravate their symptoms.
Doctors may need to run a series of tests to diagnose the condition in a patient. Some of these are blood and stool tests, colonoscopy, upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy, and other diagnostic imaging tests.
Causes of Crohn’s Disease
Doctors and experts are still investigating the possible causes of this particular condition. However, they believe that the following factors may play a role in the development of the condition:
Autoimmune Reaction
Comments
Share your thoughts
Be the first to let Hello Doctor know your thoughts!
Join Us or Log In to join the discussion