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A 21-year-old male asked:
My fecal calprotectin test, hs crp tests, cbc blood test, stool test are totally ok. can i still have ibd (crohn's or ulcerative colitis)? because sometimes i see mucus in stool with smell. i had anal fissure 3 months ago?
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Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Those tests you mentioned are not specific for ruling out IBD.
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Answered Apr 15, 2021
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