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Do stomach ulcers cause high lactoferrin in stool?had normal colonoscopy. endoscopy showed stomach ulcers.ct scan & ultrasound were both normal.bloodwork was all normal. lipase was normal. biopsies negative for h pylori, celiac and malignancy?

Q: do stomach ulcers cause high lactoferrin in stool?had normal colonoscopy. endoscopy showed stomach ulcers.ct scan & ultrasound were both normal.bloodwork was all normal. lipase was normal. biopsies negative for h pylori, celiac and malignancy?

: Lactoferrins are high in bowel infections/ inflammation. From the test results you show there is no indication. Choices are to repeat the test and if still high re-consult your GI doc. good luck

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Lactoferrins are high in bowel infections/ inflammation. From the test results you show there is no indication. Choices are to repeat the test and if still high re-consult your GI doc. good luck

Answered 9/10/2023

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A member asked:

Do stomach ulcers cause high lactoferrin in stool?had normal colonoscopy. endoscopy showed stomach ulcers.ct scan & ultrasound were both normal.bloodwork was all normal. lipase was normal. biopsies negative for h pylori, celiac and malignancy?

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