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Diagnosis

To diagnose inflammatory bowel disease, physicians usually take a medical and family history and perform a physical examination and diagnostic tests (e.g., laboratory tests, imaging tests). Laboratory tests that may be used include blood tests and stool samples.

Blood tests can detect anemia (low red blood cell count), which may indicate GI bleeding, and also can detect signs of inflammation (e.g., high white blood cell count). Stool samples involve examining fecal matter for si...Read the full article