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Does a cal protectin level of 104 mean i have bowel cancer? sigmoidoscopy was clear other than piles.
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No: I presume you are being evaluated for inflammatory bowel disease since you have had sigmoidoscopy and stool calprotectin testing done. The level you mention does not mean you have bowel cancer.. Calprotectin is usually elevated in inflammatory bowel disease. Please discuss this with your gastroenterologist. Please see: http://www.crohnsforum.com/wiki/Fecal-Calprotectin
Answered 10/20/2014
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