The symptoms of Crohn’s disease are complex and difficult to identify
To diagnose Crohn’s disease, doctors evaluate the patient’s history, perform physical examinations and a variety of laboratory tests.
The disease has historically been difficult to diagnose [9] because symptoms vary in each patient and most of them are also common in other infectious diseases of the intestine.
There is no specific test that can determine whether a person has Crohn’s disease or not. To reach the diagnosis, the doctor needs to hear all the symptoms, know the patient’s history, do physical exams, and request clinical tests.
After evaluating all these elements together, the doctor will be able to evaluate and reach a conclusion.
In this scenario, the interaction between the doctor and the patient is very important in the diagnostic phase, extending to the treatment period, where union and the sharing of responsibilities are fundamental.
Diagnosis [10] of the disease often includes a survey, examination, blood tests, bacteriological examination of feces, endoscopic studies (sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy). It is necessary to determine the place of localization of the inflammatory process and identify complications. To clarify the diagnosis, a histological examination of the intestinal mucosa is mandatory.
References:
[1] https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/about/our-beginning
[2] https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-is-crohns-disease
[3] https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-is-crohns-disease/symptoms
[4] https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/default.htm
[5] https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-is-crohns-disease/treatment/surgery/fistula-removal
[6] https://www.healthline.com/health/crohns-disease/crohns-disease-eyes
[7] https://www.mayoclinic.org/skin-rash/sls-20077087
[8] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-lose-weight-as-fast-as-possible
[9] https://www.healthline.com/health/crohns-disease/tests
[10] https://www.healthline.com/health/crohns-disease/tests