Crohns and incomplete evacuation ?

Hi all I’m after a bit of advice please. After an all clear colonoscopy and biopsies but no calprotectin test or an MRI I’ve been told I definitely don’t have Crohns. I’ve been told this is because my symptoms don’t indicate that and it’s pointless to have an MRI of the small bowel. Does anyone on here suffer with incomplete evacuation and been diagnosed with Crohns after an MRI alone? I see the consultant on Tuesday and I would like some evidence if it exists that I could indeed have Crohns and insist on an MRI. And help or advice gratefully received! Thanks 🙂

[willow24 Administrator]

The biopsies will show cell inflammation called granulomas that are present in Crohns. MRIs are very expensive and are not routinely used as a diagnostic measure, however in flare ups they are a good way of showing up pockets of inflammation/ulceration and fistulas.

Constipation or sluggish bowels in Crohns is usually due to scar tissue and thickening of bowel wall from flare ups etc.

What are your symptoms? and have you had bloods taken to check your inflammatory markers?

You can message me privately on this forum if you prefer d

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Thank you for your reply and that information. I’ll send you a msg