what can cause inflammation in the small bowel other than crohn’s disease?
i was in the hospital for a week and was told that more than likely i have crohn’s because i have inflammation in the small bowel but after that week they had no answers and really don’t want to go any farther. now i need help to help advocate my own treatment and diagnosis. they gave me steroids and they help while i am taking them but when i stop my pain comes back
Tagged with: crohn s • diagnosis • inflammation • small bowel • steroids
Filed under: Bowels
Denisedds (88)
Have you been tested for celiac? How about a RAST test for allergies? Parasites or infections?
Did you get a colonoscopy or pill endoscopy or something to get that diagnosis? Hmmm… not sure why a GI would just leave it at that, usually they want people to get better or at the least have a handle on the situation.
It may be time for that second opinion or at the least, write down all your questions and have them ready at your next appt. If your doctor is arrogant, rude, or doesn’t feel the need to explain your condition and treatment (ergo LIFE) to you, it is time to find a new doctor! The D in MD does NOT stand for "Diety" and sometimes a few of them forget that. You are paying for a service, so expect to be treated with respect and as an intelligent partner in your health care plan!
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