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What Causes Inflammation In Rectal Area?

Posted on Sat, 20 Dec 2014

Question: As a colon cancer survivor, I now have an inflimation(infection) in my rectal area.
Colonoscopy results no cancer. Pet scan hot spot and blood results 7.

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Blood levels of CEA can be done

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Inflammation of the rectal area can be independent of the inflammation of the rectal region.
If the colonoscopy is negative for any growth in the colon, you can get blood levels of carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA).
CEA is a tumor marker which gets elevated in case of recurrence of metastasis of the colon cancer.
PET scan helps to determine the site of metastatic focus if any.
You can get these investigations to rule out recurrence or metastasis.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (39 minutes later)

Do I live with this inflammation or should it be stopped with antibiotics?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammation needs to be treated

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
The inflammation needs to be clinical assessed and appropriate treatment should be started.
You can consult your primary healthcare provider.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj