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I am 73 and I have had an endoscopy about 15 months ago only mild gastritis and a colonoscopy about 3 years ago with 1 polyp
and also MRI of abdomen and pelvis last month only hemorrhoids and diverticulosis minor. I have had IBS for 30+ years and just took the Fecal Calprotectin test in September which was 73 but took again this week and it was 274. I do take 40 mg PPI at night. No weight loss, no blood in stool. Also, checked gall bladder 3 years ago working fine
What does the 274 level likely mean? Crohns, Collitis, or Cancer?? I’m attaching my most recent reports
and also MRI of abdomen and pelvis last month only hemorrhoids and diverticulosis minor. I have had IBS for 30+ years and just took the Fecal Calprotectin test in September which was 73 but took again this week and it was 274. I do take 40 mg PPI at night. No weight loss, no blood in stool. Also, checked gall bladder 3 years ago working fine
What does the 274 level likely mean? Crohns, Collitis, or Cancer?? I’m attaching my most recent reports
Male | 73 years old
Complaint duration: 7 months
Medications: PPI, and hysoclosamine
Conditions: IBS, RUQ discomfort and lower too
2 Answers
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Firdous Siddiqui
Gastroenterologist
Any inflammation in the colon can elevate the calprotectin levels. Please see your GI doctor
Christian Diaz Stone
Gastroenterologist
A FCP of 274 is minimally elevated and probably means little to nothing. If you have IBS and nothing else then this needs to be treated properly. If you are not getting good answers from the doctors then you can get another opinion.
