A member asked:

My gastro is hesitant to diagnose crohn's, he suspects it but doesn't want to label it yet. he said it's very mild. shouldn't i start treatment? isn't this progressive,like it will get worse?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Crohn's disease: Peculiar information; maybe you misunderstood. Symptoms can be mild, but arguably there is no such thing as a "mild" case: all Crohn's is serious or can become so. And uncertain diagnosis is atypical. Have you had a fecal test for calprotectin? Negative is nearly 100% proof against Crohn's. If positive, you need colonoscopy and/or abdominal imaging. Keep working with the gastroenterolgist.

Answered 11/2/2020

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