Your provider may order imaging tests to take pictures of your digestive tract, such as:

Computed tomography (CT) scan: A CT scan creates images of your digestive tract using X-rays.It tells your healthcare provider how severe the inflammation is. You may need a CT enterography, which involves drinking a solution that highlights your small intestine so it stands out more in the images.Endoscopy

An endoscopy sends a thin tube with a light and camera (endoscope) into your digestive tract to take images or show videos of areas with inflammation.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): An MRI uses a large magnet and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body.You'll be sedated for these procedures.