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    Crohn's Disease

    Crohn's disease is one of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel diseases. It is a chronic condition of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract—your esophagus, stomach, and intestine. Over time Crohn’s can damage parts of the GI tract. Although it commonly affects the end of small intestine (ileum) and the beginning of the large intestine (colon), it may be found anywhere in the GI tract.

    Your risk of getting Crohn's disease may be tied to your family or to your environment. Learn about the risks you may have for Crohn's disease by taking this assessment.

    Note: A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease. Having a risk factor, or even several risk factors, doesn’t mean that you will get the disease. And some people who get the disease may not have had any known risk factors.

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    This assessment is not intended to replace the evaluation of a healthcare professional.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Lehrer, Jenifer, MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN
    Date Last Reviewed: 3/1/2023
    © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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