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Past few days 4yo daughter cramps w/left side pain. diarrhea all the time/occasional blood in stool. no fever. her dad has crohn's, could she have it?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Unlikely: She is unlikely to have Crohn's at 4 years old but with her symptoms and blood in stool, she needs to be seen by a doctor today. Please get her in to her pediatrician or to an urgent care today.

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Answered 5/14/2016

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A member asked:

Past few days 4yo daughter cramps w/left side pain. diarrhea all the time/occasional blood in stool. no fever. her dad has crohn's, could she have it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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