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Can you please discuss the immune system role when you have crohns?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Your hyperactive...: Your hyperactive immune system is reacting aberrantly to microbial debris from your gut. Some strong genetic tendencies trigger this autoimmune response!

Answered 4/23/2013

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