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I was sent to a gi due to failed rvf & diarrhea. he seems certain it's crohns. i'm a 49 yo female who had a colonoscopy 10 years ago & it showed no signs. how realistic is manifestation now?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Go to see a GI dr: May be a treatment with antibiotics and stool exams are necesary.Rule out crohn's disease.

Answered 3/17/2016

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Unlikely: Chrons usually occurs in teenagers. It is unlikely at 49 that you have chrons.

Answered 9/11/2013

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