Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group

Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...

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I was told by my doctor that i have Crohns Disease. This was based on a routine colonoscopy which then led to a GI series. He found a stricture of the terminal illeum. The only symptom I have had is diarreah a few times a month, lasting only a day or two. I average 1 bowel movement a day the rest of the time. I am on no medication. Is this how the disease begins?
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I also have strictures in the illeum. I also did not have diarrhea really. I went in to the doctor due to abdominal pain (caused by a blockage). From my understanding, most people are diagnosed earlier in their lives because it causes a big change in their lifestyle (diarrhea, blockage, pain).
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i was just recently dianosed with crohns jan 25 07 my symtoms where loss of appetite which made me lose weight and real bad pain bowel movements were one of my symtoms but not a big one pain was the biggest.
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hi there,
sounds like you dont have a very serious case, keep on top of diet and your treatment so that it does not get any worse! I pray that for you it stays this way :)
Kaylee
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