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IBD Query, 185 CalPro. colonoscopy ?
Hello Doctor, I’d like a second opinion regarding possible IBD and need for colonoscopy. • Anxiety (4–5 yrs, Paroxetine and now Seratline), cholesterol meds (Rosastatin EZ 10 - 1 yr), BP (Cosyrel 5 mg, 1 month back) • Weight loss ~6–7 kg in 3 months, now stable; active (gym 5 days/week + daily 20 mins walking) • Consulted gastro 15 days ago: Rifaximin + Vizylac, later ibset and suggested below tests • Tests: Stool routine normal, calprotectin 185 µg/g, USG abdomen normal • Blood tests (10 Mar): CBC normal, Hb 15.7, TLC 4.5, hs-CRP 0.169 (low inflammation), LFT mostly normal except mildly high bilirubin 1.8 • Symptoms: Soft stool but pain during passage, burning, 2 times/day, no persistent diarrhea. Doctor suggested colonoscopy.
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Hi ,feacal calprotectin is 185 which is suggestive of inflamation in small bowel so colonoscopy is needed to take biopises from the bowel .kindly get the colonoscopy as suggested
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