A member asked:

My lactoferrin level is 23. can this be from ibs or could this be from colon cancer? i dont have liquid diarrhea but go back and forth between constipation and soft/fluffy but formed stool? im having a colonoscopy & endoscopy soon but very scared?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

High lactoferrin is consistent with inflammatory bowel disease (infection or inflammation) than IBS and it has never been used as a marker for colon cancer. You should not worry, just wait for the colonoscopy. Good luck with the procedure.

Answered 6/29/2023

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