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A calprotectin was 2900 in aug (& i have years of high levels), capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy in sep showed nothing. oct calprotectin 19. what could have caused the high levels then? wouldnt my intestines have signs if it was a crohns/uc flare?

Q: a calprotectin was 2900 in aug (& i have years of high levels), capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy in sep showed nothing. oct calprotectin 19. what could have caused the high levels then? wouldnt my intestines have signs if it was a crohns/uc flare?

: Fecal calprotectin levels fall significantly during periods of quiescent in inflammatory bowel disease.

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Fecal calprotectin levels fall significantly during periods of quiescent in inflammatory bowel disease.

Answered 10/16/2022

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A member asked:

A calprotectin was 2900 in aug (& i have years of high levels), capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy in sep showed nothing. oct calprotectin 19. what could have caused the high levels then? wouldnt my intestines have signs if it was a crohns/uc flare?

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