Does Naproxen Cause Problems In Colon And Fecal Occult Blood Test?

Posted on Wed, 22 Jan 2014

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Question : Hi I tested positive with a iFOBT (FITS) test for colon problems .. Can Naproxen use be resposible , or not ?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: COlorectal malignancies to rule out Detailed Answer: Good day Mr Somerville! Thank you for asking my name is dr s XXXXXXX and i would like to help you with your issue of colon and fecal occult blood test positivity in concomitant use of naproxene. Mr Somerville I want you to know that Naproxene as an NSAID can do these too as GI bleeding resulting is a common side effect of these too, But considering your age of 60 and male gender, there is a very likely possibility of neoplasia / malignancy. So i want you to seek the gastroenterologist help for work up of colorectal malignancies as it looks like you got one. Hope this answer finds you in good health . Kindly close the discussion please if you have no more questions to ask. Take care and may the odds be ever in your favour. Regards Dr S XXXXXXX

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