NYC Gastroenterologist Sees Rise in Crohn's Disease Patients

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/24/2014 -- NYC Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shawn Khodadadian, of Manhattan Gastroenterology announced today a rise in patients being treated for Chron’s disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) which includes Crohn’s disease affects as many as 1.4 million Americans. Chron’s disease in an inflammation of the intestinal tract. The intestinal tract includes your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus. The rise in the GI doctor’s diagnosis of Chron’s disease is most likely due to a greater public awareness of the ailment.