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What are some of the emotional aspects of living with Crohn's disease?

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What are some of the emotional aspects of living with Crohn's disease?

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Living with Crohn's disease is difficult because patients don't feel like they have control over symptoms; the constant issues can cause depression. Watch psychiatrist Sudeepta Varma, MD, discuss the emotional issues that Crohn's patients deal with.

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