Re: What is the reason for a gastroscope with CD?

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann,

Crohn's can actually affect any part of the digestive system from mouth to anus. It is more commonly found in the intestines but is not confined to that area like UC is confined to the colon. Maybe there is something that leads him to believe that he needs to take a look at your stomach.

Best wishes,

Kim H.

husband, , CD 1999

SCD 2002

I'm scheduled for a gastroscope on Thursday and I'm tempted to cancel it because I don't understand why the doctor needs to see my stomach when I have Crohn's. Can someone explain the reason for this? Thanks,AnnSCD 3 months

[Guest guest]

crohns affects mouth to anus

eileen

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> I'm scheduled for a gastroscope on Thursday and I'm tempted to cancel

> it because I don't understand why the doctor needs to see my stomach

> when I have Crohn's. Can someone explain the reason for this? Thanks,

> Ann

> SCD 3 months

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim, I guess that makes a lot of sense. I'll keep the appointment. Thanks.

Ann,

Living in Italy

Undiagnosed Crohn's since 1977 Diagnosed 15 years

Sacroiliitis 25 years

Rheumatoid arthritis 25 years

Pyoderma Gangronosum 2 years

SCD since July, 2008

Meds: Tapering Prednisone for PG

Re: What is the reason for a gastroscope with CD?

Hi Ann,

Crohn's can actually affect any part of the digestive system from mouth to anus. It is more commonly found in the intestines but is not confined to that area like UC is confined to the colon. Maybe there is something that leads him to believe that he needs to take a look at your stomach.

Best wishes,

Kim H.

husband, , CD 1999

SCD 2002

I'm scheduled for a gastroscope on Thursday and I'm tempted to cancel it because I don't understand why the doctor needs to see my stomach when I have Crohn's. Can someone explain the reason for this? Thanks,AnnSCD 3 months