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Video capsule endoscopy results small bowel erosion. what does that mean and what causes it and how to treat it?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

It: Could be ulcers or infections or inflammatory bowl condition. Did the take any biopsies?

Answered 9/17/2017

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