This article will discuss the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for terminal ileitis.
However, chronic inflammation of the ileum might cause these symptoms to linger.
Guidance for how to manage terminal ileitis without symptoms varies.
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However, there may be some indicators specific to terminal ileitis-related Crohns disease.
Some cases of terminal ileitis may be due to lesions on the ileum.
Furthermore, other pathological conditions such as Crohns disease can look like terminal ileitis.
Thus, it may be misdiagnosed as Crohns.
During the ileoscopy, the scope is guided into the small intestine to look specifically at the ileum.
This can help your doctor make a definitive diagnosis.
Treatment
Treatment for terminal ileitis depends on its cause.
For example, if terminal ileitis is the result of Crohns disease,treatment for Crohns diseasewill follow.
These different pathways highlight the importance of getting the right diagnosis.
Knowing the root problem is key to knowing how to proceed with treatment.
The condition can cause symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal cramping.
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