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Is It Safe To Take Prednisolone And Azathioprine For Ulcerative Colitis?

I have a crp of 83 and white cells are 13 - i have ulcerative colitis and have been on prednsolone and azathroprine for two months - i am worried about these results, i had my bloods repeated today and am awaiting results - any ideas? thanks in advance
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Well come to HCM
CRP is does not show any concrete evidence against any pathology but of course this indicate some inflammatory process (Liver) here in your case further investigations may required to know the exact cause of increase of CRP ulcerative colitis may be the cause, hope this information helps, take care.
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Is It Safe To Take Prednisolone And Azathioprine For Ulcerative Colitis?

HI Well come to HCM CRP is does not show any concrete evidence against any pathology but of course this indicate some inflammatory process (Liver) here in your case further investigations may required to know the exact cause of increase of CRP ulcerative colitis may be the cause, hope this information helps, take care.