Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI)
Determines the current severity of Crohn's disease.
INSTRUCTIONS
Signs, symptoms, and history should be based on the past 7 days. Note: for abdominal pain and general well-being ratings, this calculator uses an average rating per day over the past 7 days. For stools, use the total number of soft/liquid stools over the past 7 days.
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Dr. William R. Best
About the creator
William R. Best, MD, was a faculty member and assistant dean in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago Professional Colleges. He was later appointed Chief of Staff at Hines VA Hospital and the associate dean for Veterans Affairs at Loyola University Chicago.
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