Explain why you think the patient presented the symptoms

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Patient case scenario: A 30-year-old male presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of abdominal pain and cramping with mucus in his stool worsening over the last few weeks. He denies any fever but has had an increase in fatigue. He reports a weight loss of 10 pounds in the last month. His family history reveals his brother was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. His labs reveal an elevated ESR, normal B12, and positive guaiac stool testing. He is sent for a colonoscopy, which is indicative of Crohn's disease diagnosis. The patient is started on a course of oral steroids.

1. Explain why you think the patient presented the symptoms described.

2. Identify the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.

3. Explain the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.

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