Remember that Crohn’s disease varies greatly from person to person. Some people experience mild symptoms with long periods of remission, while others have more frequent flares with severe symptoms.

Slight movements during the scan do not hinder the procedure's results much compared to an MRI. Having any implanted device does not prevent you from getting a CT scan.

"A family history of autoimmune disease or IBD should also raise suspicion." According to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, patients with IBD are typically diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 35.