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Can chrons affect the upper intestines? my brother has ulceritive colitis and mom lupus. i have joint and digest issues. all blood work normal.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: Crohn's can affect any area of the intestine.

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Answered 8/21/2013

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