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Faecal calprotectin

2022-08-28 14:04:56
I have some bowel problems. My Stool Test Report for Faecal Calprotectin is >800. Is it serious? What does it indicate?
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U need to do a colonoscopy for further evaluation as you are suffering from IBD

Answered2022-08-30 06:20:02

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It could be bcs of inflammatory bowel Disease

Answered2022-08-29 04:37:57

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