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.

"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.

Sometimes patients have a CT scan before they even see the healthcare provider. That's a way to sort of enhance that visit. I also think that patients really ask for scans a lot.