- Location
- UK
Hi there.
I've suffered various gastrointestinal problems for quite a while now, and I finally got referred to a gastroenterologist recently who ordered a calprotectin test to check for any inflammation (as you all know).
My questions are:
Does it show inflammation throughout the entire digestive system? My stomach seems to be somewhat more affected than my bowel.
How long do signs of inflammation hang around? I'd been on a low residue diet for a few weeks before the appointment and my symptoms had eased a bit. I've eaten bad foods today (and am suffering for it :/ ) In hindsight, I'm wondering if maybe I should have eaten badly in the run up to the test. Although I know I can't change anything..
The form the doctor signed stated calprotectin, but nothing else. I've never had any other type of stool test (to check for blood etc). But the stool looked like it had black areas. Would the lab check for it anyway?
Plus how long did it take for you to get the results back?
Questions, questions! Sorry
I've suffered various gastrointestinal problems for quite a while now, and I finally got referred to a gastroenterologist recently who ordered a calprotectin test to check for any inflammation (as you all know).
My questions are:
Does it show inflammation throughout the entire digestive system? My stomach seems to be somewhat more affected than my bowel.
How long do signs of inflammation hang around? I'd been on a low residue diet for a few weeks before the appointment and my symptoms had eased a bit. I've eaten bad foods today (and am suffering for it :/ ) In hindsight, I'm wondering if maybe I should have eaten badly in the run up to the test. Although I know I can't change anything..
The form the doctor signed stated calprotectin, but nothing else. I've never had any other type of stool test (to check for blood etc). But the stool looked like it had black areas. Would the lab check for it anyway?
Plus how long did it take for you to get the results back?
Questions, questions! Sorry