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I had an endo/colo done. finding was a mildly increased intra-epithellal lymphocytes on your duodenal. also, disaccharidases biopsy showed higher than normal levels of sucrase/maltase, notmal lactase and palatinase. normal celiac labs. explain result?

Q: i had an endo/colo done. finding was a mildly increased intra-epithellal lymphocytes on your duodenal. also, disaccharidases biopsy showed higher than normal levels of sucrase/maltase, notmal lactase and palatinase. normal celiac labs. explain result?

: These tests are sometimes done for intolerance for some sugars in the diet. Duodonal finding is also non specific. It is always best to have the person doing the procedure to explain all findings and answer all questions as he/she knows you condition/ symptoms best

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

These tests are sometimes done for intolerance for some sugars in the diet. Duodonal finding is also non specific. It is always best to have the person doing the procedure to explain all findings and answer all questions as he/she knows you condition/ symptoms best

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/13/2023

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A member asked:

I had an endo/colo done. finding was a mildly increased intra-epithellal lymphocytes on your duodenal. also, disaccharidases biopsy showed higher than normal levels of sucrase/maltase, notmal lactase and palatinase. normal celiac labs. explain result?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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