Crohn Disease in Children and Teens (cont.)
Medical Author:
Andrew B. Grossman, MD
Coauthor:
Petar Mamula, MD
Medical Editor:
Bhupinder Anand, MD
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Crohn's Disease in Children and Teens SymptomsThe symptoms experienced by each person with Crohn's disease are determined mainly by the location and extent of the inflammation.
The most common symptoms of Crohn's disease are as follows:
Complications of Crohn's disease can lead to more serious problems, both in the intestines and elsewhere in the body. These conditions often cause symptoms.
Many people with Crohn's disease have at least one manifestation of the disease outside of the intestine.
Treatment-related side effects: The potent medications used to control Crohn's disease can affect many body systems, including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, lungs, heart, and nervous system. Symptoms vary with the medication. Viewer Comments & ReviewsCrohn Disease in Children and Teens - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did your child or teen experience with Crohn disease? |
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Crohn disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Once considered rare in the pediatric population, CD is recognized with increasing frequency among children of all ages.
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