{"id":294289,"date":"2025-04-29T16:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T19:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/specialist-in-crohns-disease-diagnosis-and-treatment\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T16:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T19:00:51","slug":"specialist-in-crohns-disease-diagnosis-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/specialist-in-crohns-disease-diagnosis-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialist in Crohn’s Disease: diagnosis and treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to <\/b>consultation with a proctologist<\/b> can transform your daily care<\/b><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>Crohn’s Disease<\/b> is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract and requires early diagnosis and specialized monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consult a <\/span>specialist in Crohn’s disease<\/b><\/a> allows you to understand the extent of the inflammation, identify the best therapeutic pathways and start appropriate care as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although it is a disease without a cure, there are several effective options for controlling symptoms, reducing inflammation and restoring the patient’s autonomy and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

Schedule your appointment at MEF’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and count on a team dedicated to taking care of you.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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What is Crohn’s Disease<\/b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>Crohn’s Disease<\/b><\/a> is an <\/span>Inflammatory Bowel Disease<\/b> which can affect any part of the digestive system, from the esophagus to the anus. It causes chronic inflammation, which damages the layers of the intestinal wall. <\/span><\/p>\n

These lesions can lead to complications such as ulcers, stenoses and even fistulas, significantly affecting digestion and the absorption of nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, it is common for <\/span>symptoms of Crohn’s Disease<\/b> manifest themselves intermittently, which makes it difficult to diagnose the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the symptoms of Crohn’s disease?<\/b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>symptoms of Crohn’s disease<\/b><\/a> vary depending on the region affected and the severity of the inflammation. The most common include: <\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Intense and recurrent abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Persistent diarrhea, with or without blood<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Involuntary weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Constant fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Low fever and feeling unwell<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Observing these signs for more than two weeks should be grounds for seeking specialist assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    How is the diagnosis made?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    O <\/span>diagnosis<\/span><\/a> is clinical and depends on the analysis of symptoms, family history and test results.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The main test is <\/span>colonoscopy for Crohn’s disease<\/b>which allows the internal visualization of the intestine and the collection of biopsies.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Other useful tests include<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Blood tests (CRP, blood count, albumin)<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Computerized tomography<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Upper digestive endoscopy, if necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Book an assessment at NuDii and get an accurate diagnosis from specialists in Crohn’s Disease.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n