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What cause crohn's disease ?
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Life: Immune disease, immune deficiencys, genetics, possile with stress added. See a good gastroenterologist. Inflammatory bowel disease must be treated as soon as diagnosed!
Answered 9/6/2019
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Cause: An abnormal immune response to the normal inhabitants of your intestine, caused by a combination of genetic changes and an environmental trigger.
Answered 9/10/2018
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