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What type of health professional should I see for Crohn's disease?
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For quite a long time (past two years) I have experienced abdominal pain and occasionally diarrhea with blood. My sister believes I may have Crohn's disease. What type of health professional should I see? -
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Dr Kannan Venugopal
Gastroenterologist
I am an adult gastroenterologist working in Perth, WA. I have trained in Perth and Edinburgh, UK. After completing my speciality gastroenterology training, i have … View Profile
Bloody diarrhoea is an alarm symptom which needs to be evaluated critically and quickly. I cannot comment if you have Crohn's disease or not with that limited information.
Management of Crohn's disease is at a multi disciplinary , multi speciality level . The professionals who would be involved in the management of an IBD patient would include ( but not limited to) a Gastroenterologist, General Practitioner, Colorectal surgeon, Dietician, IBD nurse and a psychologist ( in some units)Report this post
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