Crohn's patients often have extraintestinal symptoms of the disease. What are some examples of these symptoms? Is there evidence of these in his history and physical?
What will be an ideal response?
• Extraintestinal symptoms include:
- Osteopenia and osteoporosis
- Dermatitis
- Rheumatological conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis
- Ocular symptoms
- Hepatobiliary complications
• Anemia
• Mr. Page appears to be experiencing anemia.
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a. boys 9-17 years b. girl 9-17 years c. adult men d. adult women
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_______ is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell formation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).