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My bf had colonoscopy done & diagnosed with apthoid ulcer measuring 1 mm in terminal ileum.biopsies were obtained,reports says cannot identify problem?

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Dr. Robert Cloud answered

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Small bowel ulcer: Could be anything from as simple as an isolated ulcer from aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication induced to the early signs of Crohn's disease

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Answered 5/3/2015

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A member asked:

My bf had colonoscopy done & diagnosed with apthoid ulcer measuring 1 mm in terminal ileum.biopsies were obtained,reports says cannot identify problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Cloud answered

Dr Ali agreed

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