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What Causes Chronic Diarrhea With Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase Level?
Question: Saw GI Dr for follow-up he wants to do colonoscopy and take biopsies of stomach because of chronic diarrhea and elevated alk phos and findings on ct and ultrasound send a little drastic but I'm confused feel like I should listen to his suggestion but unsure any suggestions should I talk to my primary before committing to this procedure or just go ahead with it any advice is appreciated thank you
Brief Answer:
I prefer you go ahead with whatever gastroenterologist has advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
chronic diarrhea with raised alkaline phosphatase probably he wanted to rule out celiac disease or any other associated condition .Probably he want to take biopsies of intestinal mucosa to rule out the above conditions.
Hope this information helps you.
Thank you
I prefer you go ahead with whatever gastroenterologist has advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
chronic diarrhea with raised alkaline phosphatase probably he wanted to rule out celiac disease or any other associated condition .Probably he want to take biopsies of intestinal mucosa to rule out the above conditions.
Hope this information helps you.
Thank you
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