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Have crohn's and experience bad stomach pain, muscle stiffness, & joint pains. what's should i do?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Crohn's disease: This should be handled by a GI specialist. It is an autoimmune disease and often requires medications to help with the symptoms.

Answered 8/1/2014

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