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Diagnosed with uc. had 3 remicade (infliximab) infusions so far. developed peri-rectal abscess.is this because i had chron's all along or side effect of remicade (infliximab)?
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Both possibilities: Certainly chronic disease can cause perirectal abscess. We also know the Remicade (infliximab) increases risk for infection. Without knowing everything about your case i would suspect you always had crohn's. Your physician should be able to help you clarify that question.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Hard to say: But could be related to either, see our GI doctor and discuss.
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