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Posted 9/30/2014 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi
I just had a small bowel capsule endoscopy done and it came back showing multiple (I think 10-15) ulcer's varying in size.
Is this common? My doc says its the beginning of IBD - he made this conclusion from results of blood work for IBD and also a recent colonoscopy which came back negative for IBD.
He has prescribed Apriso for 120 days. Is this treatment protocol standard?
Should I be worried about the Ulcer's developing into something bigger-tumor?
Thank you.
Posted 9/30/2014 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Ulcers won't turn into a tumor, but they can bleed and get worse. If you have Crohn's then you will need ongoing medications, not just for 120 days. 10-15 ulcers is not mild! Make sure you are seeing a GI who has knowledge and expertise in treating Crohn's. Also, it is common to have Crohn's in your small bowel and not in your colon....so a negative colonoscopy doesn't rule out Crohn's disease.
Posted 9/30/2014 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. That's helpful. I am considering a second opinion at John Hopkins but as expected they are booked out till Feb 2015.
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