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Suggest Treatment For Crohn's Disease

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

Question: My father aged 58 has been suffering with chrones disease. Now a days we are seeing any disease symptoms. Shall we stop using the medicine for a while ?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I would advise against stopping medicines for Crohns disease .

Which part of the intestines was involved? . and how long has he been symptom free?
What are the medications he is taking?.
This information will help me to answer your question in a more specific manner

Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (28 minutes later)

Terminal ileum, Symptoms used to appear once or twice in a year in the past. From 6 months on words no symptoms. He is taking Pentasa, Budez. Kindly see the details in the attachment.
Thank you Doctor for spending your valuable time.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Budez can be stopped

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through the reports you have provided.
Budez can be discontinued. I would suggest to get CRP and ESR tested. In case these are normal then discontinuing pentasa can be considered.
Please consult your gastroenterologist before stopping pentasa.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj