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A member asked:

Small ulcer in terminal ileum, biopsy shows. in eosinophil focal mild active chronic ileitis. lymphoid hyperplasia, crohn ruled out. gi told allergy.

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Yes: chronic ileitis is benign and could be treated with diet and some medicine like Lactinx.

Dr Crane and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/12/2015

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