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Abdominal pain may not be a consistent feature of UC. When pain is present it may indicate the presence of severe inflammation or the development of a complication such as an abscess or a perforation of the intestinal wall.05 Fever, fatigue, loss of appetite are usual accompaniments with ...
There is some evidence that astool test for a protein called calprotectincould be useful in identifying patients who would benefit from acolonoscopy. Calprotectin seems to be a sensitive marker of intestinal inflammation meaning that it can be elevated before symptoms become severe and the signs of ...
One common digestive issue is an intestinal blockage, which occurs when inflammation causes scar tissue to build up and constrict an area of the intestines. Other complications include abdominal abscesses, anal and vaginal fistulas, anemia, and malabsorption of essential vitamins, minerals, and ...
These often lead to abscesses (pus-filled cavities within tissues). The formation of fistulas and the thickening of the intestinal wall—to the point of obstruction—are the only microscopic findings that distinguish Crohn disease from ulcerative colitis, the other type of IBD. In Crohn disease ...
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Imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scans will be used to screen extraintestinal symptoms such as fistulas, abscesses or sclerosing cholangitis (liver disease). People who are suspected of having Crohn’s disease will often undergo an ileocolonoscopy, in which a tube-like device containing a...
Abscesses,collections of pus from the infection, may form around the infected diverticula. If these go through the intestinal wall, you could getperitonitis. This infection can be fatal. You’ll need treatment right away. Perforation or tearingin the intestinal wall can lead to abscesses and in...
This inflammation of the mucosa can cause diarrhea, which is the most common symptom of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, with or without intestinal complications. What is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can occur as a complication of...
Abscess.This pocket of pus results from a bacterial infection. It can form on your intestinal wall or near your anus. It can look like a boil and you'd notice swelling, tenderness, pain, and fever. The symptoms usually go away once the sore is drained. You may be given antibiotics to...