Root Admin Guide Posted March 16, 2021 Root Admin Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 "Although a relatively new test, faecal calprotectin is regularly used as indicator for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) during treatment and as diagnostic marker....Most importantly, intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin included) increases calprotectin values, possibly due to the associated induced enteropathy." [1] A paper concluded, "The measurement of FC may be useful in the early detection of gastrointestinal system (GIS) diseases that may accompany rosacea and may provide a pathway to develop treatment strategies targeting both skin and intestinal mucosa. End Notes Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons [1] Fecal calprotectin, Wikipedia [2] Evaluation of fecal calprotectin as a marker of gastrointestinal inflammation in rosacea: A case-control study Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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