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Hi, Last 6 months back i was having heart pain and taken urea breath test and +ve for h pylori. My gastro recommended strong antibiotics like daily 3000mg for 10 days. After the mediciations the result was -ve for h pylori but my calprotectin test results are 360. Doctor recommended to continue PPI for 1 more month and calprotectin test after a month. This time my i still have acid reflux and undergone barium test and the results was GERD along with that my calprotectin levels raised to more than 1000. I have under probotics and PPI. Doctor scheduled colonoscopy for next week. What is the main reason for increased calprotectin? PPI or any other infections will elevate calprotectin? A part from acid reflux i dont have any pains in stomach or bloody stools
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Calprotectin is marker for IBD. THIS is why u have been advised colonoscopy.
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acid reflux is often aggrevated by stress. known or unknown. stress have to be controlled. and have more of fruits and vegetables, sprouts, salads in meals. physical activity daily also decreases stress.
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