Calprotectin
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Does raises calprotectin at 338 mean IBD?
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Notes on Calprotectin
anthony51986 chantal_65714
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paul75665 anthony51986
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I had over 1400 on one of my tests, yet I felt fine, to me that seems very strange!
I'd heard that one of the medications I take that is supposed to ease my symptoms can actually cause stomach irritation, when I mentioned this to my doctor he said 'oh, yes, so it does'!!!!
Alfielefoo chantal_65714
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Ask to have it repeated to see if it has risen or fallen
Do you take any medications? Some rise the level
As do other non Ibd conditions
I hope you start to feel better or get further soon xxxxx
chantal_65714 Alfielefoo
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Alfielefoo chantal_65714
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You need a scope
chantal_65714 Alfielefoo
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chantal_65714 Alfielefoo
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Jokuar chantal_65714
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Of course as others have mentioned you can have a serious flare up (IBD) and the calco level is not raised and vice versa.
paul75665 chantal_65714
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Raised Faecal Calprotectin levels are an indication of inflammation anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract is defined as being the passage that foods takes to be digested, which is anywhere from the mouth to the anus.
Raised levels do not necessarily mean you have an IBD such as Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, it can be caused by stomach ulcers, gastritis, mouth ulcers / abcesses, certain medications, gastroenteritis (stomach bug) and sore throat to name a few.
chantal_65714
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UKMattG chantal_65714
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Worth knowing that NSAID drugs (such as ibuprofen) can cause raised calpro' levels.
Anything under 50 is considered normal. So 300+ indicates an infection, bad result from use of NSAIDs, or inflammation resulting from IBD - Crohn's or a form of Colitis.
Unfortunately many people find themselves in a situation where they suspect there's something more going on than IBS but it can take persistence for diagnosis or if IBD symptoms may worsen to point that it's easier to diagnose. I suspect the introduction of Calpro testing in recent years means more people see raised inflammation from testing but without a smoking gun such as IBD - but that's not to say they don't have IBD. Sounds like your consultant is doing the right things. A follow-up calpro test wouldn't be a bad idea to rule out a bad result or perhaps an infection that's passed.