Could lower abdominal pain be Crohn’s disease symptoms?

Question

Hi doctor,

I had severe abdominal pain with diarrhea a month back. The next day, the pain subsided, but there was slight discomfort for two weeks. Then, I went to see the doctor who prescribed Flagyl and Rifamycin. The lower abdominal discomfort did not disappear, and the stool has not formed yet. Then, recently, last week, I had more investigations, and as per the investigations, the doctor says that I have Crohn's disease. Is it really Crohn's, or could it be something else?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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I went through your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and post, the thing that favors Crohn's disease is a normal biopsy colonoscopy. You need to do ASCA (anti-saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies) and a CT enterography. Your CRP (C-reactive protein) and calciprotein are high. So, Crohn's is a strong possibility, which will be confirmed by CT enterography and an antibody test.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

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It is not cancer, that I can assure you.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online.

Answer 3

Hi,

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You are welcome.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online.