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Can a barium swallow diagnose crohns? if yes, can it do so if you are asymptomatic at the time?

Q: can a barium swallow diagnose crohns? if yes, can it do so if you are asymptomatic at the time?

: The barium swallow with follow thru the small intestines is helpful with the duiagnosis of Chron's disease, even if you are symptomatic. .

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The barium swallow with follow thru the small intestines is helpful with the duiagnosis of Chron's disease, even if you are symptomatic. .

Answered 4/22/2021

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A member asked:

Can a barium swallow diagnose crohns? if yes, can it do so if you are asymptomatic at the time?

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