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A member asked:
Colonoscopy found inflammation and petechiae. biopsies were taken. what are the biopsies looking for or what conditions are they attempting to diagnos?
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Sounds like: your doctor is looking for infection or inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. It is difficult to say any more without further data. You really should address your questions to your doctor.
Answered 11/27/2017
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