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Have Crohns Disease. Terminal Illium Removed, Having Issues Again. Will It Flare Up?
I am a 42 year old woman with Crohns disease . Last May I had two feet of my terminal illium removed and the past month or so I am starting to have issues again and I feel like I did before just not as bad yet. My new family doctor did check my ESR and it is 40 so i am wondering if this is most likely a flare cause it feels like it
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.
Yes, it is possible that there is a flare up of Crohn's Disease. A colonoscopy and a CT scan of the abdomen may be done for evaluation.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.
Yes, it is possible that there is a flare up of Crohn's Disease. A colonoscopy and a CT scan of the abdomen may be done for evaluation.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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