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A 40-year-old male asked:

Iam bloated everyday since 1 month.now i have abdomen pain, back pain with bloating. crohn's since 11 years.2018 colon cancer apr done & colostomy. treatment completed in march 2019.my inflammation increasing from feb 2020 in 3 months 3,6 ,14 ,28 38?

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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered

Internal Medicine 63 years experience

Crohn's,cancer: These persistent symptoms must be addressed by your gastroenterologist and/or your colorectal surgeon. Appropriate testing will be done. Concern is for active inflammation(Crohn's) of the intestinal tract, complications from prior surgery, or recurrent malignancy.

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