Crohn's Disease Diagnosis (Cont.)

Crohn's Disease Information

Diagnosing Crohn's Disease -- Or Another Medical Condition

Crohn's disease can share many symptoms with other conditions. The healthcare provider will consider these conditions before diagnosing Crohn's disease. Some of these other conditions include:

Ulcerative colitis
Appendicitis
Diverticulosis or diverticulitis
Viral, parasitic, or bacterial infection (see Diarrhea Causes)
Pseudomembranous colitis
Proctitis
Behcet's disease
Hemorrhoids
Ischemic colitis
Colon cancer
Rectal cancer
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Celiac disease
Intestinal tuberculosis.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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