My calprotectin was very high 800 ug/g I was in hospital for a week with Ischemic colitis I get a period like pain in stomach
My calprotectin was very high 800 ug/g I was in hospital for a week with Ischemic colitis I get a period like pain in stomach
Hello Gillian1961bb275f,
Thanks for getting in touch and a warm welcome to the Online Community. I’m Heidi one of the Cancer Information Nurses here on the Macmillan Support Line.
I am sorry to hear about your stay in hospital with ischemic colitis, and that you are experiencing period type pain.
Ischemic colitis is caused by a reduction in blood flow to the large intestine. This can lead to inflammation or injury. Colitis is often linked to inflammatory bowel diseases; however ischaemic colitis is a problem that is usually to do with your circulatory system. Diagnosis is often made through imaging, such as a CT scan, or a colonoscopy. Treatment will depend on your individual situation.
Calprotectin is a protein that is present in the faeces when there is intestinal inflammation.
If you would be able to provide more details about your enquiry, it would help us to find more specific information for you. It is natural to worry about cancer, and manging uncertainty can be one of the hardest emotions to deal with. If you feel it would help to talk things through please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0808 808 0000. We are here every day from 8am to 8pm and would welcome your call.
Please do feel comfortable discussing things with either your hospital team, or GP. It is important that you have a good understanding of what might be causing your ischaemic colitis, and for your reassurance.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch again if we can support you further.
Best wishes,
Heidi
Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or email us.
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