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What Does A Positive Report Of Fecal Lactoferrin Assay Test Indicate?
I had septic schock, pancreatitis, aphib, infected liver etc almost died 5 months ago. I am 69 177# female. I had my gall bladder removed 3 months ago as was determined a gall stone stuck in the pancreatic duct caused my problem. I have never been sick and in good health. Since my illness 5 months I lost 35#. I lost 10# and have constant diarrhea since I had my gall bladder out. I had a fecal lactoferrin assay test 3 days ago. it was positive. What is my possible problem?
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
Hi,
Suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. Based on the history of constant diarrhea and significant weight loss over the last 5 months and a positive fecal lactoferrin assay test you seem to be suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. Advise to consult a gastroenterologist for further evaluation and colonoscopy to rule out cancer of the colon as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. Based on the history of constant diarrhea and significant weight loss over the last 5 months and a positive fecal lactoferrin assay test you seem to be suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. Advise to consult a gastroenterologist for further evaluation and colonoscopy to rule out cancer of the colon as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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