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A 43-year-old female asked:
What could erythema be when found during a colonoscopy?
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29 years experience
Nonspecific: Erythema is very nonspecific. If there is erythema in isolation, it may not mean anything. But erythema along with ulcer, or friability (fragile tissue), or other findings can be associated with colitis.
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United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 43-year-old female asked:
What could erythema be during a colonoscopy?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Colon erythyema: Colon "erythema" just means the colonic lining looked redder-colored than was expected. This can be due to infection, inflammation, ischemia, but it can also be due to mechanical abrasion from the colonoscope, the chemical used to prep your colon, or even staining from having eaten red-colored foods before your test. Your doctor may have taken a biopsy to elucidate cause--give him a call please.
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