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What causes high calprotectin levels other than crohns? rule out the use of ibuprofen and such medications.
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Inflammation: High stool calprotectin levels generally indicate presence of intestinal tract inflammation but cannot pinpoint the location. Inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis,Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome are commonest causes, although low levels are more characteristic of irritable bowel syndrome. High stool calprotectin levels, along with suggestive symptoms lead to colonoscopy
Answered 10/2/2018
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