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What Is The Pus On The Large Intestine?
Had a colonoscopy and they found pus on my large intestine, just wondering what that would be I have ulcerative colitis, 43 years old female, weigh 120, currently on remicade, max dose, not working. Have blood in stools. 5-8 stools a day, watery. Just started taking VSL-3 1 month ago.
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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The pus in the large intestine is likely directly related to your ulcerative colitis.
It indicates the presence of infection/inflammation in the intestine.
Your doctor may consider a course of antibiotics to try and treat the infection.
I hope this helps
The pus in the large intestine is likely directly related to your ulcerative colitis.
It indicates the presence of infection/inflammation in the intestine.
Your doctor may consider a course of antibiotics to try and treat the infection.
I hope this helps
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