Gastroenterologist
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In November 2022, my father experienced stomach pain. We visited our family doctor, who diagnosed it as a normal infection and prescribed medicines. However, his condition didnt improve, and he experienced recurring fever and stomach pain. His appetite decreased, and his weight dropped from 75 kg to 57 kg.
The doctor then started treatment with Menorem 1g, but there was no improvement. Another doctor suggested a CT scan and biopsy, which led to a diagnosis of TB. Medication for TB resolved the stomach pain, and his condition improved However, after a few months, the symptoms recurred. We consulted another doctor, who conducted TB tests, which came back negative. The CT scan showed infection in the small intestine. Further testing, including biopsy and MRI enterography, led to a diagnosis of Crohns disease Treatment with Infliximab injections showed improvement, but his condition would deteriorate periodically. Doctors suggested increasing the injection dosage, but it was expensive. Later, another doctor conducted a celiac profile test, which showed elevated levels. We started a gluten-free diet, which brought significant improvement. However, after 3-4 months, fever and diarrhea recurred, worsening his condition. The doctor administered OXIDIL injections for 5 days to combat infection, which resolved the fever but left persistent stomach pain.Were confused about the actual diagnosis: Crohns disease, celiac disease, or something else? Doctors havent provided clear answers.
The doctor then started treatment with Menorem 1g, but there was no improvement. Another doctor suggested a CT scan and biopsy, which led to a diagnosis of TB. Medication for TB resolved the stomach pain, and his condition improved However, after a few months, the symptoms recurred. We consulted another doctor, who conducted TB tests, which came back negative. The CT scan showed infection in the small intestine. Further testing, including biopsy and MRI enterography, led to a diagnosis of Crohns disease Treatment with Infliximab injections showed improvement, but his condition would deteriorate periodically. Doctors suggested increasing the injection dosage, but it was expensive. Later, another doctor conducted a celiac profile test, which showed elevated levels. We started a gluten-free diet, which brought significant improvement. However, after 3-4 months, fever and diarrhea recurred, worsening his condition. The doctor administered OXIDIL injections for 5 days to combat infection, which resolved the fever but left persistent stomach pain.Were confused about the actual diagnosis: Crohns disease, celiac disease, or something else? Doctors havent provided clear answers.