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Yes. Many Crohns sufferers prior to being diagnosed with the disease will have had a diagnosis of appendicitis and many patients will have that organ removed. Severe appendicitis has similar symptoms to a Crohns flare up.

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Yes. Many patients have their appendix removed prior to a proper diagnosis. The symptoms and pain from Crohns disease often presents with those similar to an inflamed appendix.

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