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Suggest Treatment For Flare Up Of Crohn S Disease
I have Crohn s disease had it now for about 18 years I m having a flare up and have been for several weeks now my doctor has put me on Prednisone and another medicine I am having extreme pain when just passing gas and was wondering if I should go to the ER
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Hello,
It is quite a common side effect of this particular drug. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.
If you could not tolerate this side effect, it is better to consult a physician and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is quite a common side effect of this particular drug. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.
If you could not tolerate this side effect, it is better to consult a physician and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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