Inflammatory Bowel Disease (cont.)
Medical Author:
William A Rowe, MD
Coauthor:
Shehnaz Shaikh, MD
Medical Editor:
Jonathan Adler, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
BS Anand, MD
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Exams and TestsYour health care provider makes the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease based on your symptoms and various exams and tests.
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Colonoscopy: A colonoscopy is an examination similar to a sigmoidoscopy, but with this procedure, the entire colon can be examined. Upper endoscopy: If you have upper GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting), an endoscope (narrow, flexible tube with a light source) is used to examine the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum. The endoscope is inserted through the mouth, and the stomach and duodenum are examined for ulceration. Ulceration occurs in the stomach and duodenum in 5-10% of persons with Crohn's disease. Viewer Comments & ReviewsInflammatory Bowel Disease: Intestinal Problems - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe the inflammatory bowel disease you suffer from. Inflammatory Bowel Disease - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were the symptoms of your inflammatory bowel disease? |
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an idiopathic disease, probably involving an immune reaction of the body to its own intestinal tract.
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