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Do the symptoms of crohn's have to be persistent or may they be for example every few weeks to a month?

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Dr. Mark Gromisch answered

Crohn's disease: Crohn's disease can have a myriad of presentations. It can be acute, severe and persistent or it can be very indolent with symptoms waxing and waning. I find that most gastrointestinal disorders can be heavily influenced by stress.

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Answered 7/10/2014

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A member asked:

Do the symptoms of crohn's have to be persistent or may they be for example every few weeks to a month?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Gromisch answered

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

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