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I know I've read things on here regarding the CT Enterography (the CT with the stuff you drink and get the IV) but I can't find it now. My doctor is sending me for one of these in the next few weeks to look at a narrowing/stricture in my terminal ileum that's causing a lot of pain, probably due to partial obstructions.
I've had this done before when I had an abscess last year but my question is regarding the effectiveness of this test to determine if narrowing is caused by inflammation or scar tissue. My doctor and I are both pretty sure it's scar tissue that's causing it
because all my bloodwork is normal, no inflammation markers and I feel good except for the pain from the narrowing. I'm on Remicade which seems to be keeping the Crohn's under control.
Any insight would be appreciated
I've had this done before when I had an abscess last year but my question is regarding the effectiveness of this test to determine if narrowing is caused by inflammation or scar tissue. My doctor and I are both pretty sure it's scar tissue that's causing it
because all my bloodwork is normal, no inflammation markers and I feel good except for the pain from the narrowing. I'm on Remicade which seems to be keeping the Crohn's under control.Any insight would be appreciated
