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Treating Crohn's Disease

Dr. Jeffrey Schneider, Gastroenterologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases, they are chronic and do not have a cure. Some symptoms are obstructions and diarrhea. He also explains the medications for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are high-tech medications for the immune system and gastroenterologists take care of the people with these diseases on a long-term basis.

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