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Colonoscopy and biopsy done! diagnosis..chronic inflammation my g.i again not convced the result and said its just ibs not chrons.. im confused!

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Get 2nd opinion: Would have the results of the biopsies reviewed by another gastroenterologist. And possibly another pathologist.

Answered 2/3/2016

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A member asked:

Colonoscopy and biopsy done! diagnosis..chronic inflammation my g.i again not convced the result and said its just ibs not chrons.. im confused!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marvin Den answered

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